ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 187774 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
extenuating
mediate
derivative
humble

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
fidelity
nurture
discern
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
intricate
incisive
extol

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
authoritarian
handicap
onset

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
cunning
overjoyed
adversary
sociable

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."