Commonly Misspelled Words Quiz

The word 'burgler' is spelled incorrectly - the correct spelling is 'burglar' with an 'a' after the 'g'. This common spelling error tests whether you can identify misspelled words. Remember that burglar comes from the Latin word 'burgare' meaning to break into a house.

The word 'amateur' is spelled correctly. An amateur is someone who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than for financial gain or professional status. The spelling follows standard English patterns with 'eu' in the middle, coming from the French word meaning 'lover of'.

The word 'decieve' is spelled incorrectly - the correct spelling is 'deceive' with 'ei' not 'ie'. This follows the famous rule 'i before e except after c', which applies here. To deceive means to mislead or trick someone, and proper spelling is essential for clear communication.

The word 'cooly' is spelled incorrectly - the correct spelling is 'coolly' with double 'l'. When adding -ly to words ending in consonant+y, keep the y and double the l if it's a two-syllable adjective like cool. This adverb means doing something in a cool or calm manner.

The word 'exhilarate' is spelled correctly. It means to make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated. The spelling follows the pattern with 'h' after 'e' and 'rr' in the middle, which comes from the Latin word 'exhilarare' meaning to make cheerful.

The word 'harass' is spelled correctly with a single 'r' and double 's'. Many people mistakenly double the 'r', but the standard spelling is harass. This verb means to persistently bother or intimidate someone, and proper spelling is important in formal writing.

The word 'interruption' is spelled correctly with double 'r' and 'p'. It means the act of interrupting or being interrupted. The prefix 'inter-' means between or among, and when combined with 'rupture' (to break), it creates a word for breaking into something.

The word 'humurous' is spelled incorrectly - the correct spelling is 'humorous' with an 'o' after 'hum'. This adjective means causing laughter or amusement. The error likely comes from misremembering the vowel pattern in the middle of the word.