Which word means possessing various characteristics?

• A. Possessing various characteristics
• B. Diversity
• C. Distinct
• D. Distribution

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is describing something that has variety—the presence of many traits or features. The phrase “possessing various characteristics” expresses this idea directly, making it the clearest match for the meaning asked about. It says exactly that a thing has multiple traits, which is what “possessing various characteristics” means.

Diversity denotes the quality of having variety in a group or collection, not a single thing’s traits. Distinct means clearly different or separate, focusing on difference rather than a collection of traits. Distribution refers to how something is spread or allocated, not to the traits of something.