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Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the
verbs acquire and acquist which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts.
“But the acquisitive instinct fostered by capitalism would come to subvert the moral basis that initially allowed the system to flourish.”
“Again, if a society is competitive and acquisitive in orientation, the kings and chiefs will necessarily reflect that in their behaviour and lifestyles.”
“Hunt's acquisitive instincts far surpassed anything the Sublime Porte had in mind when it granted the firman.”
“Fagin is determined to find out whether Snoddy could be his real father, and whether he could be conned out of his acquired fortune.”
“Eminent members of the community, who have acquired wealth, power, or fame in a world that gives nothing for nothing, are unwilling to throw away their acquired inheritance.”
“This acquired skill empowers the acting person to perceive what needs to be done.”
