ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19639 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
pretentious
manifest
homage
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
beneficial
mundane
servile
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
periodic
retroactive
accommodate

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
regale
appalling
postponement
sociable

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
comparable
demean
complement
curtail

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."