Question

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word: RETRENCH 

• A. attach
• B. curtail
• C. diversify
• D. multiply
• E.

Hint:

"Retrench" and "curtail" both imply reducing or trimming down, so look for words that imply cutting back when encountering these terms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

1. "Retrench" means to cut back on costs, resources or staff.
2. "Attach," "diversify" and "multiply" each point toward adding, expanding or increasing, the opposite direction.
3. "Curtail" matches the cutting-back sense of "retrench" directly.

So the correct answer is (B) curtail.