ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 83807 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
awe
diffident
duplicity
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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
repentant
pretentious
pretense

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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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
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stern
observe
pretentious
accessible

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The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
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demeanor
epistolary
divination
perception

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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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
mandate
melodious
disposition
curtail

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."