ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 69574 Results

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

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
exasperation
authoritarian
dreary
corroborate

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
benevolent
incisive
promote

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The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
condone
baseless
ethical
proximity

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
embroil
pretense
dubious

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."