From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The criminal was in...

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The criminal was incarcerated.

Answer Details

The word "incarcerated" means to be imprisoned or confined. Therefore, the word closest in meaning is "imprisoned."