ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 438014 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
methodical
comprehensible
incongruous

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
salvage
humble
prominence
curtail

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
pomp
flaunt
sociable

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
diffident
pomp
overjoyed
civility

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
pathos
moderate
impudent
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."