Word of the day

abscond

1. leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft

“she absconded with the remaining thousand dollars”

verb

/æbˈskɑnd/

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abscond

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"The thief planned to abscond with the jewels in the dead of night, hoping to _____ unnoticed."

Select three words related to abscond

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  • escape
  • arrive
  • remain
  • flee
  • bolt
  • stay

Choose the phrase that uses abscond correctly

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Find a word related to abscond

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