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Q · Synonyms and Antonyms Hard · 45s
Directions: In the following question, choose the word which is the same in meaning as the given word (bold or bracketed). The company had to (curtail) its expenses due to the recession.
TopicSynonyms and Antonyms
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyHard
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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‘Curtail’ means to cut short or reduce.
A) Expand – grow larger
B) Reduce – make smaller (Synonym)
C) Increase – add more
D) Postpone – delay
Final Answer: Option B - Reduce