ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 128469 Results

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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
untenable
disposition
iridescent
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
combustion
pathos
oblivious
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
raspy
buffer
stifle
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
inflammatory
appraise
futile

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
pomp
glorify
scamper
finite

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."