good knowledge of a foreign language. He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. an acquired
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acquirement n 1) act of acquiring 2) smth. that is acquired through the mind, skill or ability,
e.g. She is always boasting of her his daughter‘s acquirements
(= saying how clever her daughter is) .
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cheapen vt 1) make cheap(er); lower the price or value of 2) belittle; bring into contempt,
e.g. Constant swearing cheapened him. 3) decrease the quality or beauty of; make inferior or vulgar.
e.g. So much smoking rather cheapens the girl. Why should you cheapen yourself by this kind of
conduct?
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