ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 666885 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
distortion
corroborate
induce
scorn

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
combustion
demeanor
strict
comparable

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The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
lurid
scapegoat
approachable
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
advantageous
garish
limited
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
meticulous
comprehensible
admired
immoderate

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."