In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One who stays away from school without permission

Options

A. pedant
B. supplicant
C. mendicant
D. truant

Answer

D

Explanation

truant (N.): a child who stays away from school without permission
pedant (N.) : a person who is too concerned with small details or rules especially while learning or teaching
supplicant (N.): a person who asks, especially God or a powerful person for something in a humble way
mendicant (N.) : living by asking people for money and food (especially of members of religious groups)