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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Abridge

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SSC Selection Post 2022 Matriculation Level Question Paper (02-Aug-2022) (Shift-4)
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Shorten

The correct answer is Shorten.

'Abridge' is often used in the context of literature or speeches, implying a reduction in length while preserving the main content or message. Here are some other words related to the concept of abridging or shortening text: Condense Summarize Truncate (often implies cutting off abruptly) Abstract (a summary) While 'Shorten' is a direct synonym, words like 'Condense' or 'Summarize' can also be related depending on the context, but 'Shorten' is the most general and accurate synonym among the given options.

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