ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 677351 Results

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1 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
derelict
scorn
archetypal
stifle

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
foil
flaunt
oblivious

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
onset
advantageous
advance
retroactive

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
awe
archetypal
reanimate
derivative

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
retroactive
censure
observe
turpitude

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."