Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the meaning of abscond ?

  1. death

  2. to subside

  3. to dwell on

  4. depart secretly and hide

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Abscond means to depart secretly and hide, often to avoid consequences or legal trouble. The term implies fleeing quickly and covertly. Options A-C are unrelated distractors - 'death' suggests morbid confusion, 'subside' and 'dwell on' are common word mix-ups.