ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 421215 Results

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1 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
rehash
archetypal
proximity

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
conduit
aesthete
colossal

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
civility
accentuate
raspy
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
incongruous
beat
combustion
accentuate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
polarize
celebrated
extenuating
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."