SAT Power Vocab - Princeton Review

18. As used in line 4, “acquisition” most nearly means

A) conquest.

B) beauty.

C) gain.

D) question.

19. The author’s attitude toward the “sunset scene” (line 31) after working on the river for several
    years is best described as
    A) reticent.
    B) nostalgic.
    C) sophomoric.
    D) pragmatic.


20. As used in line 11, “conspicuous” most nearly means

A) hidden.

B) noticeable.

C) ugly.

D) destroyed.