Complete the following sentence with a (compound) word derived from the one(s) given in bracket.
In （ ）, my father takes up painting and gardening for relaxation. (retire)
【正确答案】：RETIREMENT
【题目解析】：
本题考查的是常用动词的名词。
由in可知，空格处应填名词，retire的名词是retirement 退休。
句意：退休期间，我父亲开始学习绘画和园艺进行放松。