ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 217002 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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scorn
genial
onset
archetypal

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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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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rehash
obnoxious
diffident
gaudy

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
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verify
pretentious
discern
belated

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The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
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genial
flaunt
accessible
ecstatic

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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
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plaudits
duplicity
corruption
interminable

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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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."