ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 195021 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
incongruous
scapegoat
scorn
diffident

Solution
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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
impenitent
elation
comparable
commemorate

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
upbraid
inflammatory
heed

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The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
impenitent
rhapsody
peace
scamper

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
servile
ecstatic
placebo
pretentious

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."