Multiple choice general knowledge

Is this the correct spelling 'EMBARASSMENT'

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The spelling 'EMBARASSMENT' is incorrect. The correct spelling is 'EMBARRASSMENT' with two R's and two S's. The word comes from 'embarrass' plus the suffix '-ment', and both consonants are doubled.

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