ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 704507 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
sociable
turmoil
scorn
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
precept
adversary
catastrophic
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
classic
exception
manifest
oblivious

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
genial
complicated
regale
pantomime

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
melee
buffoonery
courtesy
immoderate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."