ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 113216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
methodical
supple
ecstatic
hopeless

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
incongruous
ecstatic
grandiose

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
archetypal
comparable
colossal

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
methodical
revoke
cushion
elusive

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
avian
apathetic
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."