ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 453056 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
rail
scorn
solace
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
antidote
extant
flourish
rancorous

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The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
polarize
disdain
igniting
pretentious

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
repentant
detect
inauspicious
serenity

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
elusive
repel
enormous
eulogy

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."