Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Indispensable
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
The correct Latin-derived stem is "dispense" → "indispensable" with vowel sequence "i-n-d-i-s-p-e-n-s-a-b-l-e".
Step-by-step reasoning
Indispensable — correct spelling with "pen" and "able".Indipensable — wrong vowel "i" after "d" and missing "s": should be "dis".Indipenseble — incorrect "seble" and wrong vowel pattern.Indispansible — incorrect "span" cluster; adds "an".
Verification/Alternative
Authoritative dictionaries confirm "indispensable".
Common pitfalls
Confusing "-able" placement and inserting extra vowels.
Final Answer
Correct spelling: Indispensable.
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