ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14217 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
turmoil
beneficial
deferment
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
archaic
placebo
straddle
akin

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
scamper
disposition
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
redouble
buffer
proximity

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
incumbent
intelligle
colossal

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."