INSTRUCTION: From the words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The rioters despoiled the main markets.
A. looted B. destroyed C. burnt D. desecrated
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
'Looted' Despoil (VERB) - To steal something yaluable from a place; to make a place Desecrate (Verb) - To damage a holy thing or place or treat it without respect LOOT - (Verb) - To steel things from shops/ stores building after a RIOT, FIRE, etc.
