Multiple choice

Evacuated

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

The United States of America evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic, reflecting growing fears that the capital, Bangui, may fall to rebel forces called Saleka. The country's President Francois Bozize sought French and American help against the insurgents, who have been making rapid territorial gains. France, however, rejected any intervention.

  1. Integrated

  2. Demolished

  3. Abandoned

  4. Emitted
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The US removed its staff from the embassy due to safety concerns as rebel forces advanced. 'Evacuated' means to withdraw or remove people from a place of danger to a safer location. Option C (Abandoned) is closest in meaning - to leave a place permanently or temporarily, especially in the context of safety.

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