ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90922 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
celebrated
censure
scorn
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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
stifle
pretentious
equitable
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
duplicity
entertain
adversary
supple

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
civility
glaring
stealth
intricate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
negate
flaunt
brandish
supple

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."