ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 210787 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
cunning
accommodate
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
negate
placebo
foil
sparing

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The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Rehash most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
review
clairvoyance
aerate
catastrophic

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
derivative
adversary
illuminate

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
civility
melodious
elucidate
curtail

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."