Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Social economics is a meta-discipline in which economics is entrenched in social, political and cultural behaviours.

Transient

The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word entrenched is transient.

• Entrenched means firmly established or fixed in a position or habit.
• Transient means lasting for a short time only; transitory.

The word entrenched means firmly established or fixed in a position or habit, while the word transient means lasting for a short time only; transitory. Therefore, the antonym of entrenched is transient.

The other options are not antonyms of entrenched.

• Averted means prevented from happening or arising.
• Startling means causing great surprise or wonder.
• Entrusted means given or placed in the care or keeping of someone.