What is the best meaning of the word "retain"?

To keep or hold on to something.

If a restaurant had mediocre food, what would this mean?

The food was OK, but not really very good.

What kind of person is a "philanthropist"?

A very rich person who gives a lot of money to charity.

If somebody was feeling vulnerable, this would mean:

She felt unsafe, or worried that she might get hurt.

Which of the following awards would have the most prestige?

Winning an Academy Award for acting.

Which of the following would be an example of a diligent employee?

an employee who is always on time and works hard

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1
What is the best meaning of the word "retain"?
To train someone in a new skill so they can get a new job.
To put braces on someone's teeth.
to gain confidence
To keep or hold on to something.
2
Anita had never eaten kalamari, and she was reluctant to try it. This means:
she did not want to eat any
it was too expensive to order
she wanted to try it
she was allergic to it
3
What does tranquil mean?
Sad but peaceful
Angry but trying to remain calm
Happy in a peaceful way
Happy in an excited way
4
If someone is visiting Houston in July, what item is extraneous to pack?
bathing suit
pajamas
suntan lotion
mittens
5
A club that holds meeting on a "Semiweekly" schedule meets how often?
Twice a week
Once a month
four times a year
Twice a day
6
Which of the following question is an example of a profound question?
When will this movie end?
What time do 7th graders eat lunch?
What is the square root of 2?
When will the world end?
7
If somebody acquired a dog, this would mean:
they got a new dog
they were training their dog to do tricks
they found a dog they had lost
they lost their dog
8
If a restaurant had mediocre food, what would this mean?
The food was delicious, of highest quality.
The food was contaminated, and made everyone sick.
The food was unusual, from a foreign country.
The food was OK, but not really very good.
9
What kind of person is a "philanthropist"?
A very rich person who is trying to get richer
A person who collects stamps as a hobby
A very rich person who wastes most of their money
A very rich person who gives a lot of money to charity.
10
If somebody was feeling vulnerable, this would mean:
She felt like she was coming down with an illness.
She felt unsafe, or worried that she might get hurt.
She felt unable to complete a project.
She felt angry at someone and ready for an argument.
11
Which of the following awards would have the most prestige?
Winning an Academy Award for acting.
Wining the Spelling Bee at Beckendorff.
Winning a game of checkers against your grandmother.
Winning a game of tiddlywinks against a five-year old.
12
Which of the following would be an example of a diligent employee?
a disrespectful employee that nobody else likes
an employee who is always on time and works hard
an employee who finds a more efficient way to do something
a lazy employee who is always taking days off

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