ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 788643 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
rhapsody
adversary
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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
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penurious
caustic
raspy
authoritarian

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
derelict
melee
apathetic

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
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disposition
exception
heed
ploy

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
implausible
roam
absolve
garish

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The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."