ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 842593 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
oblivious
scorn
accessible

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
disdain
revive
corrupt
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
absolve
pallid
favorable
repentant

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
fragile
polarize
foster
gruff

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
preclude
scapegoat
pretentious
repentant

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."