Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Efflorescence
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
Check the standard prefix and root: ‘‘ef(f)-’’ + ‘‘flor’’ (flower) + ‘‘-escence’’ (state/process). Only one matches exactly.
Option-by-option analysis
Eflorescence — missing one ‘‘f’’ in the prefix; incorrect.Efllorescence — has ‘‘fll’’ sequence; incorrect doubling pattern.Efflorescence — correct spelling with double ‘‘f’’ and ‘‘-escence’’ ending. ✅Efflorascence — wrong suffix; should be ‘‘-escence’’, not ‘‘-ascence’’; incorrect.
Common pitfalls
Confusion over double consonants and the scientific suffix ‘‘-escence’’ is common—memorize the full chunk.
Final Answer
Efflorescence
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