Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted word.
The patient absconded from the hospital at dawn.

Correct option is A

The correct meaning of the word "absconded" is "Fled away hurriedly and secretly."
· Abscond (verb): To leave hurriedly and secretly, especially to escape from legal custody or to avoid punishment. (भाग जाना, चुपचाप फरार होना)
· Example: The thief absconded with the stolen money before the police arrived.
Meanings of the given other options:
· (b) Collected acknowledgement of the payment – To obtain proof of a transaction. (भुगतान की रसीद प्राप्त करना)
· (c) Faced lack of cooperation from the nurse – Encountering unhelpful behavior. (नर्स से सहयोग की कमी का सामना करना)
· (d) Learned to communicate with others – Acquiring communication skills. (अन्य लोगों के साथ संवाद करना सीखना)