Retrenchment
[ruh-TRENCH-mnt]
The word trench refers to to a “long cut in the ground,” i.e. a narrow ditch. & The prefix re- can mean “back,” whereas the suffix -ment indicates “the state or condition of.”
“Wishing to save ammunition and other vital resources, the general orchestrated a retrenchment of his offenses by directing his men back into the trench.”
What is the best definition of retrenchment?
Revamping of current policies and procedures
Renaissance of stye or trends from the past
Reduction of efforts or expenditures
Advancement or expanding of efforts
The word trench refers to to a “long cut in the ground,” i.e. a narrow ditch. & The prefix re- can mean “back,” whereas the suffix -ment indicates “the state or condition of.”
“Wishing to save ammunition and other vital resources, the general orchestrated a retrenchment of his offenses by directing his men back into the trench.”
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