ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 213267

Questions 5
Words celebrated, disdain, rancorous, recrimination, stern

Study Guide

celebrated
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
disdain
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
rancorous
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
recrimination
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
stern
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.