Which word means 'to leave secretly'?

• A. Ameliorate
• B. Anachronism
• C. Abscond
• D. Arbitrate

Answer: (C)

Abscond means to leave secretly, especially to avoid detection or punishment. It conveys a quick, stealthy exit, often with something one shouldn’t take or with the aim of evading authorities. For example, a thief might abscond with stolen cash before anyone notices. The other words don’t fit: ameliorate means to make something better; anachronism refers to something out of its proper historical time; arbitrate means to settle a dispute as a neutral judge or mediator. So the word that matches “to leave secretly” is abscond.