ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 961986 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
extenuating
methodical
scorn
inviolable

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
perception
entangle
aggressive
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
combative
plaudits
highlight
regale

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
heinous
epistolary
opportune

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
plaudits
brandish
accentuate
akin

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."