The bank clerk tried to . . . . . . . . money from his friend’s account.

The correct answer is D. embezzle.

Embezzlement is the act of stealing money or property that has been entrusted to one’s care. In the context of the question, the bank clerk tried to steal money from his friend’s account. This is an example of embezzlement.

The other options are not correct.

• Empower means to give someone power or authority.
• Embellish means to make something more attractive or interesting by adding extra details.
• Embroil means to involve someone in a difficult or unpleasant situation.

I hope this helps!