ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279837 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
defiant
intricate
lenient
disposition

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
revive
iridescent
diffident
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
implausible
moderate
ramble
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
untenable
combustion
hedonism
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
prune
ethical
refurbish
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."