In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.
1). Apsconding
2). Affliction
3). Stupor
4). Castigate
Affliction means a state of pain or stress. Stupor is a state of near unconsciousness. To castigate is to reprimand or scold someone.$
Out of the given options, only 'apsconding'$ is spelt incorrectly. Its correct spelling should be 'absconding'$, which means leaving hurriedly and secretly, usually to avoid detection or arrest.$
e.g. The absconding criminal was finally caught by the police.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.