LIC AAO 12 May 2013 Paper

The meaning of the word
Depart (Verb)
as used in the passage is : to behave in a way that is different from usual
. Look at the sentence :
Departing from his usual routine, he took the bus to work. Of the given alternatives, the word Absent (Verb) meansto not go to or be in a place where you are expected to be. Look at the sentence : He had absented himself from the office yesterday. Hence, the words depart and absent are synonymous.