ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 369726 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
aerate
combustion
comprehensible
scorn

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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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
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destitute
conduit
impenitent
inflammatory

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
exasperation
exalt
deceit
negate

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The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
clarity
courtesy
benevolent
flourish

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The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
exasperation
flaw
gaudy
benevolent

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."