Question

which synonym correctly completes the sentence? the professor ____ davids cellphone after he answered it during class. stole - thieve, take wrongfully, confiscated - seized with authority, liberated - set free, released

Explanation:

The word "confiscated" means to seize something with authority. In the context of a professor taking a cellphone during class, it implies an official - like action. "Stole" implies wrongful taking by a thief, and "liberated" implies setting free, neither of which fit the context of a professor taking a cellphone.

Answer:

confiscated - seized with authority