"To abscond" means:
Correct answer: C. To go away secretly and hide
- A. To create a secret hiding place
- B. To do something without telling anyone
- C. To go away secretly and hide
- D. To do something ahead of deadline
Explanation
Absconding means to leave a place secretly, often to avoid capture or legal consequences. Terefore, "to go away secretly and hide" best defines it.
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