ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 176598 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
liability
scorn
rehash
egotist

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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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
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onset
combustion
commemorate
intensify

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
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prominence
raucous
exalt
brandish

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
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corruption
straddle
sociable
beneficial

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
precept
pantomime
inauspicious

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The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."