Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
histrionic in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Spelling
Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option 'No replacement required'.
Her histronic reaction to the minor criticism made the situation feel much more dramatic.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) histrionic
The underlined word ' histronic ' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'histrionic,' meaning excessively theatrical, dramatic, or emotional in behavior.
Correct Answer: Option 2 (histrionic)
Option 1 ( histranic ): Incorrect spelling.
Option 2 (histrionic): Correct. The word derives from the Latin ' histrio ' (actor), meaning overly theatrical or dramatic.
Option 3 ( histrianic ): Incorrect—inserts 'a' in the wrong position.
Option 4 (No replacement required): Incorrect—the word is misspelled.
histrionic – questions
Has histrionic been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – histrionic has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.