ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14175 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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scorn
appalling
raucous
turmoil

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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. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
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periodic
conduit
methodical
enormous

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The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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procrastinate
moderate
charade
melodious

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
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favorable
raspy
nurture
appalling

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The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
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hedonism
procrastinate
divination
abate

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The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."