ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 242335 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scamper
inauspicious
mundane
scorn

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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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
composed
urge
prudent
futile

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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 composed is "calm.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
accommodate
sparing
antidote
immoderate

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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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
incongruous
incisive
equitable

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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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
augment
unscrupulous
corrupt
derivative

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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."