SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 174

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 3 • English • Q174

Select the wrongly spelt word out of the four alternatives.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: exascerbated
Explanation
• The word exascerbated is incorrectly spelled.
• The correct spelling is exacerbated (without the letter 's').
• Exacerbate means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
• Example: Skipping meals only exacerbated his headache.Word | Meaning
permanent | Lasting or intended to last indefinitely
temporary | Lasting for only a limited period of time
exaggerated | Represented as greater or worse than is actually the case