Gained through effort or experience.
This is a medium difficulty word that appears on the SAT. When you encounter "Acquired" in SAT reading passages, remember that it means "Gained through effort or experience.". Pay attention to the context clues around this word to understand its precise meaning in the passage.
To master this word, try using it in your own sentences and practice identifying it in SAT practice passages. Understanding vocabulary in context is crucial for the SAT Reading section.
to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
To provide space or make adjustments.
The quality of being correct or precise.
having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)