In the following options, one word is misspelt. Choose that word.
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preference
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lettering
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betterment
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detterent
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'deterrent' (something that discourages), not 'detterent'. The other words are spelled correctly: preference, lettering, and betterment all follow standard English spelling patterns. This tests the ability to identify misspelled words among correctly spelled ones.