ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 111468 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
disposition
futile
pallid

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
drab
raucous
frugal
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
melee
hopeless
futile
repel

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
serenity
gruesome
futile
meticulous

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
discern
altruistic
entangle
cunning

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."