ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 278234 Results

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
bitter
accommodate
eulogy
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
disconcert
jocularity
liability
compulsion

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
pretentious
awe
collection
archetypal

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
lenient
raspy
appalling

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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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
clairvoyance
parity
raspy

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."