ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 795100 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
scorn
polarize
extenuating

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
disdain
pallid
meticulous
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
benefactor
methodical
solace
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
equitable
combative
collection
pantomime

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
pretentious
euphoria
conduit
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."