Which word means to obtain?

• A. Adapt
• B. Acquire
• C. Account
• D. Accumulate

Answer: (B)

The concept tested here is finding a verb that means to gain possession of something. Acquire is the word that best fits because it directly conveys obtaining or gaining something, whether a tangible item, a skill, or knowledge—often after some effort or process.

Adapt means to change or adjust to fit new conditions, which isn’t about getting something. Account can mean to explain or to consider, and its noun form refers to a report or record, not the act of obtaining. Accumulate means to gather or pile up over time, emphasizing the buildup rather than the initial act of obtaining.

Example: She acquired a new bicycle after saving for months.