Well, then; I have received personal information, from a very high quarter, that a certain document of the last importance, has been purloined from the royal apartments. The individual who purloined it is known; this beyond a doubt; he was seen to take it. It is known, also, that it still remains in his possession. What is the meaning of the verb to purloin ?
Correct answer: B. To steal
- A. To borrow
- B. To steal
- C. To ruin
- D. To return
Explanation
To purloin means to take something dishonestly or secretly, that is, to steal it. Borrowing involves permission and returning the object, making those options unsuitable.
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