ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 213742 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
deferment
indecorous
scorn
parity

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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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
judicious
compulsion
opportune

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The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
polarize
buffoonery
immoderate
admired

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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. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
augment
refurbish
indecorous
urge

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The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
abate
pleasant
revoke

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."