ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 232579 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
dubious
incisive
scorn
incumbent

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
fragile
ramble
redouble

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
frugal
incisive
turpitude
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
pantomime
mundane
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
elusive
awe
inappropriate
egotist

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."