Find the synonym of the underlined word. Nobody knows where and how the son of the deceased politician acquired all his wealth.
A
Gained
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B
Lost
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C
Hid
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D
Stole
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E
Deposited
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Solution
The correct option is B Gained
'Acquire' means to buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.
"I managed to acquire all the books I needed "
It can also mean to gain, receive or get. So, in this context nobody knows where and how the son of the deceased politician acquired or gained all his wealth. So, option A is correct and the other options are not.