Multiple choice

The study showed a deep fear among the elderly of being ................to the care of strangers.

  1. absolved

  2. absorbed

  3. absconded

  4. abandoned
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Abandoned' means left completely to someone's care, protection, or responsibility. The sentence expresses fear of being left entirely under strangers' care with no support. 'Absolved' means forgiven or cleared of guilt. 'Absorbed' means deeply engrossed or taken in. 'Absconded' means to escape or flee hurriedly. 'Abandoned' is the correct word for being left to someone's care.

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