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English · Q94

One Word Substitution

Competitive Exams · English · question 94

Q94

To take secretly in small quantities

A.
Robbery
B.
Pilferage
Answer
C.
Theft
D.
Defalcation

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
One word substitute is Pilferage.

Robbery: the action of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force.
Pilferage: the action of stealing things of little value.
Theft: the action or crime of stealing.
Defalcation: the taking or illegal use of money by someone who has responsibility for it, such as a company or government official.