ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 398590 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
cunning
scorn
derivative
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
futile
comfort
ethical
frugal

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
stealth
corrective
serenity

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
induce
cunning
dupe
archetypal

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
finite
overjoyed
extol

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."