Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power?
A
unemployment
B
trench mentality
C
suffering
D
increase in penury
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Retrenchment is a form of dismissal due to no fault of the employee
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12568)