Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Many items made of ivory were ______ from a dealer in antiques by the custom authorities at the Delhi airport.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. confiscated.
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Meaning of the other words |
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The sentence implies that the custom authorities seized many items made of ivory. |
‘Confiscate’ means ‘take or seize (someone's property) with authority’. This word fits best in the sentence. |
Appropriated: devote (money or assets) to a special purpose. Annexed: add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document. Hijacked: to take control of an aircraft or other vehicle during a journey, especially using violence. Hence, the chosen option is correct. |