ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 961620 Results

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1 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
induce
melee
scorn
proximity

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
aerate
disdain
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gruff
exasperation
oblige
extant

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
raspy
induce
pathos

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
combustion
manifest
shimmering
repel

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."