Which verb best matches the meaning of obtain when someone secures something through effort?

• A. To get
• B. To acquire
• C. To procure
• D. To lose

Answer: (B)

This question tests choosing a verb that means obtaining something through effort. Acquire is the best fit because it specifically signals gaining possession as a result of effort, learning, or a process—emphasizing that the gain comes from work or persistence. For example, you might say someone acquired new skills after months of practice or acquired a rare book through careful effort.

Get is a more general, everyday verb and can imply receiving without much effort. Procure is correct in meaning but more formal and often used in business or official contexts. Lose is simply the opposite of obtain. So the most natural, neutral choice for the sense of securing something through effort is acquire.