Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Curtail

  1. disapprove

  2. sarcastic

  3. rarity

  4. abridge
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Explanation

Abridge means to shorten or reduce in scope, which is similar to curtail (to restrict or reduce something). Both convey the idea of cutting back or limiting something. The other options are unrelated: disapprove means to object to, sarcastic involves mocking irony, and rarity means something uncommon.

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