Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abridge
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Abridge
Key Points
- SYNONYM is a phrase or word with the same or well almost the same meaning as another phrase or word.
- The word Abridge means being cut down , reduced or shorten.
- The word Shorten means to reduce something.
- The meaning of word Abridge is similar to the meaning of word Shorten , hence the correct answer is shorten.
Additional Information
- The word Expand means to become very large and huge
Example : Heat is expanding in the room.
- The word Earmark means designate for a specific purpose
Example : The old structure has been earmarked for demolition.
- The word Increase means to grow in size, quantity or degree.
Example : The temperature of New Delhi is continuously increasing.
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