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Difficulty: EasyIsolated Word Synonyms

The word ACQUIRE most nearly means which of the following?

  1. A
    surrender
  2. obtainAnswer
  3. C
    inquire
  4. D
    require

Answer

The word 'obtain' is the direct synonym of 'ACQUIRE'.
The verb 'acquire' means to gain, receive, or come into possession of something. The word 'obtain' has the identical meaning of gaining possession.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary definition of the target word 'ACQUIRE'
The verb 'acquire' means to gain possession of, earn, or buy something.
Establishing the precise definition of the isolated root word is necessary to match it with its equivalent synonym.
2
Compare the choices to the target definition and eliminate incorrect alternatives
'Obtain' matches the meaning of gaining possession, while the other choices represent an opposite, a visual false friend, or a distinct root derivation.
Evaluating semantic equivalence ensures the selection of the precise synonym.

Key Concept

Direct synonym identification for isolated vocabulary terms
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