ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 350727 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
combative
lenient
accentuate

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
distortion
mundane
benevolent
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
hedonism
penurious
elusive

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
duplicity
frail
serenity
mandate

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
condone
awe
gigantic
naive

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."