ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 763289 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
onset
accentuate
frugal
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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
repentant
negate
nearness
comparable

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
drab
insolence
oxygenate
rancorous

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
sensualism
eloquent
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
anthology
awe
cognition
untenable

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The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."