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JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 58

Question 58

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power.

  1. A.unemployment
  2. B.trench mentality
  3. C.suffering
  4. D.increase in penury
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (unemployment)

Explanation

Retrenchment means cutting staff, which leaves workers unemployed.