Word of the day: Abscond

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WORD OF THE DAY

Abscond

[ab-skond]

verb

  1. to depart secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

Examples of abscond in a sentence:

  • The thief absconded with the valuable paintings from the museum.

  • He absconded from his responsibilities, leaving his colleagues to handle the project.

QUIZ OF THE DAY

A) Reluctant

B) Joyous

C) Tumultuous

D) Successful