English Spelling Accuracy — Choose the correctly spelled standard English word from the list (Swelte, Filpant, Licentious, Puessile); select the valid dictionary form and justify the choice with reasoning for competitive exams.

Given data

• Task type: Correct-spelling identification (English vocabulary).
• Options provided: Swelte, Filpant, Licentious, Puessile.

Concept/Approach
Compare each option to the accepted dictionary spelling. Only one option must be a valid, commonly used English word without orthographic errors.

Option-by-option analysis
Swelte — looks like a corruption of ‘‘svelte’’ (meaning slender/elegant). ‘‘Swelte’’ is not a standard spelling; incorrect.Filpant — appears to be a misspelling of ‘‘flippant’’ (carelessly disrespectful). Missing letters and wrong order; incorrect.Licentious — correct spelling; adjective meaning morally unrestrained or sexually promiscuous. ✅Puessile — misspelling of ‘‘puerile’’ (childish). Incorrect form; incorrect.

Common pitfalls
Near-homophones and lookalikes (e.g., svelte, flippant, puerile) often tempt candidates. Always recall the canonical spellings.

Final Answer
Licentious