Spellings

The correct spelling is 'consensus' (with 's' not 'c'). This word means general agreement and comes from Latin 'consensus.' 'Concensus' is a common misspelling that incorrectly uses 'c'.

'Deductible' is the correct spelling, using the '-ible' suffix. While many adjectives use '-able', words derived from certain Latin roots, like 'deduct', take the '-ible' ending.

The correct spelling of the word meaning to cause someone to feel awkward or self-conscious is embarrass, featuring double r and double s. The other choices contain spelling errors.

'Existence' is the correct spelling, ending in '-ence'. A common mistake is to use '-ance' (existance), but the word is derived from the Latin 'existentia', which dictates the 'e'.

The correct spelling is 'foreword' (one word, not 'foreward'). A foreword is an introductory section in a book written by someone other than the author. 'Forward' means direction, while 'foreword' refers specifically to book introductions.

'Harass' is correctly spelled with one 'r' and two 's's. It is a common spelling trap where people often double the 'r' (harrass) by analogy with words like 'embarrass'.

The correct spelling is 'liaison' with two 'i's and one 'a'. This French-derived word meaning connection or link is commonly misspelled as 'liason' (missing second 'i'). The pattern is 'i-a-i' not 'i-a-i-s-o-n'.

'Occasion' is correctly spelled with two 'c's and one 's'. Common errors include using one 'c' or doubling the 's' (occassion), but the standard English spelling follows the Latin 'occasio'.

The correct spelling is 'occurrence' with TWO 'c's and TWO 'r's. The base verb 'occur' doubles both letters when adding the suffix '-ence'. Common errors like 'ocurrance' miss the doubling rule.

The correct spelling is 'perseverance' - note it's 'perse-' not 'perser-'. This noun meaning persistence in the face of difficulties derives from 'persevere.' Common errors include 'perserverance' with 'er' instead of 'e'.

'Prerogative' is the correct spelling, referring to a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. It is often misspelled as 'perogative' because the first 'r' is sometimes dropped in casual speech.

'Privilege' is the correct spelling. It is frequently misspelled as 'privelege' or 'privledge' due to its pronunciation. The word comes from the Latin 'privilegium', meaning a law for an individual.

The correct spelling is 'proceed' with double 'e'. This follows the pattern of 'pro-' + 'cede'. Many confuse it with 'procede' (single 'e'), but the correct form has double 'e' like 'succeed' and 'exceed'.

The correct spelling is separate, with a-r-a in the middle. Common misspellings include separate with e's in both middle syllables.

The correct spelling is 'withhold' with 'hold' as the second part. The word combines 'with' and 'hold', meaning to restrain or keep back. Options B, C, and D all misspell the second part of the compound word.