EXPAND YOUR VERB POWER


The correct answer is steal.

Pilfer

A. minimize
B. boil until soft
C. apportion
D. steal

The correct answer is (D) To steal (particularly in small quantities); to commit petty theft; to obtain by petty theft.

Pilfer comes from Old French pelfrer (to loot, pillage).

Examples of use:

  • Someone has been pilfering candy and cigarettes.
  • He pilfered paper and other supplies from the office with no sense of guilt.


Increase Your Verb Power - Click Here