Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word.
The patient absconded from the hospital at dawn.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. fled away hurriedly and secretly.
The verb “abscond” means to depart suddenly and secretly, often to avoid capture, legal consequences, or other obligations. It carries the sense of a covert or hasty departure, which aligns perfectly with option 2.
Option 1: “Learned to communicate with others” – irrelevant.
Option 3: “Faced lack of cooperation from the nurse” – incorrect.
Option 4: “Collected acknowledgement of the payment” – incorrect.