Word of the Day: Abscond 

Pronunciation: /əbˈskɒnd/

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning:

To leave secretly and hide, especially to escape the law or avoid capture.

Example:

“The accountant absconded with the company’s funds.”

Mnemonic:

Mnemonic: 

ABS = away + COND = conceal → abscond

Think of:

“A thief concealing cash and slipping away ab-silently.”

Fill in the blank

Fill in the blank

“The spy managed to ______ before the guards arrived.” A) parade B) abscond C) surrender D) boast Answer:B) abscond

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