Question

1
select the correct answer.
read the sentence from paragraph 1.
it was the first time i had ever known wyatt to keep from me any of his artistical secrets; but here he evidently intended to steal a
march upon me, and smuggle a fine picture to new york, under my very nose; expecting me to know nothing of the matter.
which word has the closest connotative meaning to the word smuggle in the sentence?
a. export
b. cart
c. bring
d. sneak

Explanation:

The word "smuggle" implies doing something secretly or without proper authorization. "Sneak" also conveys the idea of doing something stealthily. "Export" is a more formal and legal way of sending goods out. "Cart" is about transporting in a cart. "Bring" is a general term for carrying.

Answer:

D. sneak