Which word means 'obtain something, especially with care, effort, or difficulty'?

• A. Procure
• B. Anterior
• C. Priority
• D. Process

Answer: (A)

This question tests understanding of a verb that means to obtain something, often with effort or with deliberate action. Procure directly conveys the idea of obtaining or acquiring something, especially through care, planning, or some difficulty. It’s commonly used in formal contexts like procuring permits, supplies, or services, which is why it fits the nuance of “obtain… with care or effort.”

The other words don’t align with that sense: anterior means located before or in front; priority refers to something given precedence or importance; process is a series of steps or a method. None of these capture the act of obtaining something with effort the way procure does.