ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 137691 Results

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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
eulogy
disposition
insinuate
disdain

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
fragile
condone
repeated
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
stifle
manifest
serenity
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
rancorous
rhapsody
handicap
finite

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
charade
incisive
pomp
extenuating

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."