Word of the Day for 10th Grade

Tuesday, May 05

retrench v

Definition: To make a reduction, as in one's workforce; To tighten one's belt, use resources carefully

Synonyms: conserve, cut back, economize

Usage: When Mary's dad lost his job, she was no longer able to go on the ski trip she had planned with her friends, for her family was forced to retrench their spending.

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