The correct answer is steal.
Pilfer
A. minimize
B. boil until soft
C. apportion
D. steal
The correct answer is (D) To steal (particularly in small quantities); to commit petty theft; to obtain by petty theft.
Pilfer comes from Old French pelfrer (to loot, pillage).
Examples of use:
- Someone has been pilfering candy and cigarettes.
- He pilfered paper and other supplies from the office with no sense of guilt.