acquirement
[ uh-kwahyuhr-muhnt ]
Origin of acquirement
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How to use acquirement in a sentence
He was a man of no mean mental acquirements, but passionate and often inflamed by inebriety.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThere is no better mode by which to test the acquirements of either a young lady or gentleman than from their letters.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyJohn Peter de Bougainville died; a French author, of great acquirements, whose application hastened his death, at the age of 41.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHe was the first to hold that office, and was distinguished for talents and acquirements, zeal and fidelity.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellTo her, acquirements were like hot plates to the fingers, to be kept constantly in motion or else dropped altogether.
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