ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 830632 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
supple
scorn
implausible

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
derelict
implausible
futile

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
heinous
derelict
pretentious
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
exasperation
complement
prudent
garish

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
inflammatory
augment
beneficial

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."