ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 651572 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
lenient
scorn
exasperation
recrimination

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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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
ethical
slavish
clairvoyance
accentuate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
prominence
genial
oxygenate
exalt

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The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
archetypal
oblivious
contortion

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The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
solace
avian
periodic

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."