ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256485 Results

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
epistolary
humble
conduit
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
procrastinate
nurture
polarize

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
exception
hedonism
plaudits

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
frugal
incumbent
igniting
epistolary

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
odious
iridescent
rail

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."