Justice prevailed and the murderer was decapitated.
Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word 'decapitated'.
A.beheaded✓ Correct
B.dismissed
C.kidnapped
D.discharged
Explanation
The word 'decapitated' means to have one's head cut off. The closest synonym is 'beheaded'. The other options have entirely different meanings: dismissed means sent away, kidnapped means abducted, and discharged means released.
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