ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171948 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
repel
humble
incongruous
anthology

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
facade
antidote
oblivious

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
flourish
egotist
intelligle
pathos

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
facade
drub
straddle
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
anthology
recrimination
antiquated
dubious

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."