Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
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An act of violence to take control of a plane
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- hold as hostage
- abduct
- hijack
- kidnap
Correct Option: C
hijack (V.) : to use violence or threats to take control of a vehicle (plane)
hostage (N.) : captured and held prisoner by a person or group, and who may be injured/killed if people do not do what the person/group is asking
abduct (V.) : to kidnap; to take somebody away illegally, especially using force
kidnap (V.) : to abduct; to seize; to take somebody away illegally and keep him as a prisoner, in order to get money/something else for returning him
