ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272362 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
negate
inviolable
straddle

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
stealth
pallid
disposition
epitaph

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
augment
implausible
equitable

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
futile
kudos
dubious
meticulous

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
gravity
stealth
prompt
induce

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."