Which word refers to something that one gets or gains possession of?

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

Answer: (C)

This item tests your understanding of a word that names something you obtain or come to possess. Acquisition is the noun form of acquire, and it specifically means the act or result of gaining possession of something—like an asset, a skill, or any item you acquire. That direct meaning is what the prompt asks for.

The other words describe different ideas. Adapt means to adjust to new conditions, not the thing you gain. Accumulate means to collect or gather over time, focusing on the process rather than the end result. Account can mean a financial record or a justification, and it doesn’t indicate the thing you obtain.

So acquisition is the best fit because it directly refers to something you obtain or possess.