ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 421358 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
ethical
benevolent
extant

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
clarity
comfort
genial
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
lenient
embellish
revoke
fastidious

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The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
advantageous
iridescent
accessible

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The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
corrective
aerate
beneficial

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."