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Re­trench­ment

[ruh-TRENCH-mnt]

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Hint 1.

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.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“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?

A.

Revamping of current policies and procedures


B.

Renaissance of stye or trends from the past


C.

Reduction of efforts or expenditures


D.

Advancement or expanding of efforts


Hint 1.

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.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“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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