ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 125579 Results

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Correct 0 3.08
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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
mediate
revoke
derelict

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
inflammatory
repentant
diffident

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incidental
manifest
divide
apathetic

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
recrimination
akin
sociable
distortion

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
meticulous
trove
cushion
regale

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."