Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A shortened version of a larger work

The correct answer is: Abridgement

Key Points 

• Abridgement: A shortened or condensed form of a book, speech, etc, that still retains the basic contents. (किसी पुस्तक, भाषण आदि का संक्षिप्त या संक्षिप्त रूप, जो अभी भी मूल सामग्री को बरकरार रखता है)
• It is generally used in the context of literature, referring to a book or written work which has been made smaller, often removing the less important or less relevant parts while keeping the main themes and most important portions.
• So, it is clear that 'Abridgement' can be used as a one-word substitute for 'A shortened version of a larger work​'
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information 

• Summary: A brief statement or account of the main points of something. (किसी चीज के मुख्य बिंदुओं का संक्षिप्त विवरण या लेखा)
• Precis: A summary or abstract of a text or speech. (पाठ या भाषण का सारांश या सार)
• Shorts: Not extended in time: brief. (समय में विस्तारित नहीं: संक्षिप्त)