From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it ...

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The word "relinquish" means to give up or to let go of something that you have control over. In this sentence, it means that the old man had to give up his job or position due to the pressure of work. So, the word that is nearest in meaning to "relinquish" is "give up".