Spelling accuracy is a crucial skill tested in BCS exams. This question tests knowledge of a commonly misspelled English word.
Correct Spelling: Conscientious
Breakdown: Con + sci + en + tious
Meaning: বিবেকবান; কর্তব্যপরায়ণ; পরিশ্রমী ও যত্নশীল (Someone who is careful and diligent in doing their work)
Why it is tricky:
— The "sci" combination confuses many learners
— Derived from the Latin "conscientia" (conscience)
— Related words: conscience, consciously, unconscious
Analyzing wrong options:
✗ Conscintious: "enti" replaced by "inti" — wrong
✗ Consientious: Missing "c" after "Con" — wrong
✗ Concientious: Missing "s" — "Cons" became "Con" — wrong
Memory Tip:
CONSCIENTIOUS contains the word CONSCIENCE (বিবেক). A conscientious person is guided by their conscience.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary; Merriam-Webster Dictionary.