acquired

[ ə-kwīrd′ ]

Of or relating to a disease, condition, or characteristic that is not congenital but develops after birth.

Developed in response to an antigen, as resistance to a disease by vaccination or previous infection.

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Question 1 of 10

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He acquired $1 billion worth of art and tangled scandalously with the authorities.
The Mysterious Death of the Art World’s Favorite Sheikh|Lizzie Crocker|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Klein argued that Ed acquired his following by “an ancient ritual known as sexist jokes and lots of T&A.”
Canada’s Subversive Sock Puppet: Ed the Sock Isn’t Afraid to Say Anything|Soraya Roberts|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
U.S. officials have acquired more bling from overseas than Kanye West and Kim Kardashian had on their wedding registry.
Meditation Rugs, Swords, and Horse Head Fiddles: The Strangest Gifts Given to Government Bigwigs|Ben Jacobs|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The two U.S. entities, along with the RDIF, last year acquired a majority interest in a leading Russian tire maker, Voltyre-Prom.
Exclusive: Did This Manhattan Firm Help Shield a Russian Fund From Sanctions?|Bill Conroy|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The scandal drove the company from the street business, but Chubby acquired a truck of his own.
How Brooklyn’s First Ice Cream Girl Fought City Hall–and Won|Michael Daly|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I heard the other day that he had acquired a motor-car, and joined a golf club.
Upsidonia|Archibald Marshall
If the teachers have not the requisite knowledge now, let it at once be acquired.
How to Get Strong and How to Stay So|William Blaikie
I would point out at once that the answer to be given to the question—Are acquired qualities transmitted?
The Group Mind|William McDougall
We had acquired the siesta habit, so lay down until four o'clock.
Poor Folk in Spain|Jan Gordon
I may say, however, they were men who had acquired fitness for the task by service in almost every clime.
South American Fights and Fighters|Cyrus Townsend Brady