ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 281954 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
defiant
comprehensible
scorn
celebrated

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
sociable
combative
pliant
ramble

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The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
polarize
impudent
archaic

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
accentuate
sociable
tardy
extol

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
trove
polarize
cushion
implement

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."