ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 251706 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
Score 0% 57%

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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
regale
eulogy
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
benefactor
pretentious
liability
aesthete

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
sociable
melee
oxygenate
flagrant

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
punctual
flourish
indecorous
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
lenient
anthology
channel
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."