Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Lose
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
We require the verb that reverses acquisition to deprivation.
Option analysis
Lose: fail to keep; opposite of gain. ✅Loose: adjective meaning not tight; spelling trap. ❌Lost: past tense/past participle of lose; not the base-form antonym to match gain. ❌Fall: drop; not the semantic opposite of acquire. ❌
Common pitfalls
Confusing loose with lose. Exams often test this spelling/part-of-speech distinction.
Final Answer
Lose
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