Spellings

A stratagem is a clever plan or scheme, often used to outwit an opponent. It's spelled with 'strat' from the same root as 'strategy'. Options A, B, and D incorrectly use 'stret'.

Sponge is the correct spelling for this absorbent material used for cleaning. It's spelled with 'on' in the middle. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.

The Subtle spells correctly.

To soliloquize means to speak one's thoughts aloud when alone or regardless of hearers. From Latin 'solus' (alone) + 'loqui' (to speak). It maintains the 'loqu' root and correct suffix.

Synonymous means having the same meaning - the adjective form of synonym. The correct spelling keeps 'syn' + 'onym' plus the adjectival suffix '-ous'. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.

Telephone is the correct spelling for this communication device. From Greek 'tele' (far) + 'phone' (sound). Options A, B, and C are garbled versions.

A surname is a family name or last name. The correct spelling is 'surname' with 'sur' from French 'sur' (above/over) + 'name'. Options B, C, and D are incorrect.

Tenacity means the quality of being very determined, persistent, or stubborn. From Latin 'tenere' (to hold). The correct spelling uses 'ten' plus the '-acity' suffix.

Tawdry means cheap, showy, and of poor quality. The word originated from 'St. Audrey's lace' sold at fairs. The correct spelling uses 'aw' not 'we' or 'er'.

Abhorrent is the correct spelling, meaning causing disgust or hatred. The word derives from the Latin 'abhorrere' and is commonly used to describe something repulsive or offensive. The double 'r' after 'h' is the key spelling feature to remember.

Absolutely is the correct spelling, used to emphasize a statement or express complete agreement. The word follows the standard pattern of adding '-ly' to the adjective 'absolute'. Remember the 'l' comes before the 'u' in the root word.

Absurdity is the correct spelling, referring to something utterly ridiculous or illogical. The word comes from the Latin 'absurdus' meaning 'out of tune' or 'absurd'. The key is to remember the 'd' after 'b' and the 'ity' suffix.

Accidentally is the correct spelling, the adverb form of 'accidental'. The key features are the double 'c', double 'l', and the '-ly' suffix. The pattern follows the standard formation from the root word 'accident'.

Accord is the correct spelling, meaning to give or grant someone something, or agreement/harmony between people or things. The word follows the pattern of 'ac-' + 'cord'. Remember it's not spelled with 're' in the middle.

Achieve is the correct spelling, meaning to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result. The key feature is the 'ie' after 'ach' - it follows the 'i before e except after c' rule in this case.