ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 976081 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
apathetic
gruff
scorn

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
rhapsody
negate
insolence

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
immoderate
scapegoat
elate

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
accentuate
fastidious
duplicity
melee

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
regurgitate
equitable
gravity

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."