ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870359 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
adversary
brandish
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 brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
heinous
avian
gigantic
pomp

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
exception
epistolary
judicious
penurious

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The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
condone
melee
roam
apathetic

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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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incumbent
sugar pill
immoderate
buffer

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."