ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260206 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
civility
flaunt
disposition
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
lenient
extant
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
ethical
egotist
gravity
impudence

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
defiant
pomp
advantageous

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
penurious
extant
commemorate
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."