Question

1. because it was a month - long project, he was careful to choose a topic that would engage him rather than one he might lose interest in along the way. as used in this sentence, engage most nearly means

a participate in
b bring into question
c free to work
d occupy ones attention

1. they decided to settle on an arrangement that would allow both to have custody of the child. as used in this sentence, settle most nearly means

a reach an agreement
b calm or relieve
c come to rest
d take up residence in

1. devin took a course in bargaining skills that taught him how to temper his enthusiasm and not show how much he wanted to make a sale. as used in this sentence, temper most nearly means

a moderate
b make consistent
c counterbalance
d intensify

Explanation:

1. "Engage" in context means to hold one's attention, so D is correct.
2. "Settle" here means reach an agreement, so A is right.
3. "Temper" means moderate, so A is the answer.

Answer:

1. D. occupy one's attention
2. A. reach an agreement
3. A. moderate