ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 874366 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
facade
comparable
oblivious

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
derelict
ramble
indecorous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
prominence
illuminate
adorn
corroborate

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
onset
flaunt
verify
revoke

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
distortion
foster
commemorate
inviolable

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."