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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the word printed in italic bold in the sentence.
All his documents were confiscated.

A
cancelled
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B
seized
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C
forfeited
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D
destroyed
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Solution

The correct option is A seized
In this sentence we would be looking for a word which best expresses "confiscated" from the given options
confiscated means taken or seized with authority. This makes seized the correct answer
If we look into the other options,
Cancelled means to decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place
Forfeited means lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing
Destroyed means end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it
Option B is correct

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