Which word best matches the meaning "holding firmly"?

• A. Tenacious
• B. Tension
• C. Tentative
• D. Terminate

Answer: (A)

Holding firmly is about staying steadfast with a strong grip or a determined grip on something. Tenacious fits this idea perfectly, because it describes someone or something that clings to a goal, principle, or object with firmness and persistent effort. It conveys both the idea of a physical grip that doesn’t slip and the mental resolve to keep going.

Tension refers to the state of being stretched tight or under pressure, which is about strain rather than the act of holding on. Tentative means unsure or hesitant, lacking the firmness implied by holding firmly. Terminate means to end or stop something, which is unrelated to the idea of holding on.