ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 240047 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
archaic
disposition
eulogy
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
petty
condone
ramble
solace

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
mundane
obnoxious
regale

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
adversary
untenable
derelict

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
meticulous
mitigating
foil
incongruous

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."