ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 253713 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
flourish
onset
scorn
ethical

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
hedonism
polarize
prominence
admired

Solution
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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
colossal
punctual
peace
recrimination

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
meticulous
exasperation
complement
accommodate

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
redouble
flourish
dulcet
gravity

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."