ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 659259 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
pretentious
unscrupulous
scorn
derelict

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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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
oblivious
counterclaim
regale
brandish

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
lenient
entangle
insolence
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
oblivious
naive
avian
glaring

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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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
divination
mundane
gravity
incisive

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The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."