ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 233948 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
benevolent
surplus
rail
disposition

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
counterclaim
incumbent
penurious

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
abate
extant
elate
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
egotist
altruistic
demean
appalling

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
onset
redouble
urge
iridescent

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."