Question

look at this sentence:

living with us gives my cousin a feeling of security that she didnt have while living alone.

select the definition of security that the sentence uses.

security \si-kyoor-i-tee\\ noun pl securities 1. measures or processes in use for safety: the hubers installed a new security system in their home. 2. an area where people are checked to make sure theyre not carrying dangerous materials: all bags must be inspected at airport security. 3. a person or people who keep you free from danger: we called campus security when we heard the strange noises in our dorm. 4. the state of being free from harm or danger: tenure often provides educators with increased job security. — from latin (securitas)

Explanation:

In the sentence "Living with us gives my cousin a feeling of security that she didn't have while living alone", "security" refers to the state of being free from harm or danger (the cousin feels safer living with others than when alone). Definition 4 matches this as it defines security as the state of being free from harm or danger, unlike the other definitions which refer to security systems, security check areas, or security personnel.

Answer:

1. the state of being free from harm or danger: Tenure often provides educators with increased job security.