Correct Answer & Explanation
Option C
The word 'evade' means to escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery. Among the given options:
• 'Elude' means to escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way. This is a direct synonym for 'evade'.
• 'Confront' means to meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent.
• 'Meet' means to come into the presence or company of (someone) by chance or arrangement.
• 'Face' means to be confronted with or have to deal with (a difficult situation, unpleasant facts, etc.).
Therefore, 'Elude' is the correct synonym.