ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279296 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
polarize
scorn
curtail
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
pantomime
insinuate
placebo
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
appalling
vulgar
combative
parity

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
stifle
duplicity
rancorous

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
exalt
classic
servile
accessible

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."