Cross-examination could not elicit any reason for his being absent.

Answer: Option D

Prove : demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.
Find : discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly.
Produce : make or manufacture from components or raw materials.
Extract : remove or take out, especially by effort or force.
Elicit : evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.

Synonym of Elicit is Extract