ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 538211 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
combative
scorn
surplus
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
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immoderate
revive
corruption
disconcert

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
composed
distortion
channel
proximity

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
benevolent
pallid
surplus
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
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flagrant
garish
plaudits
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."