ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170781 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ploy
egotist
impartial
demeanor

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
abate
scorn
adversary
placebo

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
solace
sparing
accentuate
exception

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
distortion
composed
pretentious
methodical

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Facade most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
stern
impenitent
onset
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."