ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 975437 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
cunning
scorn
absolve
appalling

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
gruff
untenable
objectionable
recrimination

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Naive most nearly means:
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camaraderie
deferment
artless
extenuating

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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adversary
rail
pompous
demean

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
perception
civility
impudence
revoke

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."