ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 141894 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
scapegoat
exasperation
prune

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 exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
penurious
corroborate
curtail
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
pretentious
redouble
parade
accessible

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
buffoonery
lurid
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
proximity
aesthete
judicious
disdain

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."