ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 320012 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
demeanor
impassive
penurious
disconcert

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
adversary
glorify
corrective
straddle

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
belated
facade
heinous
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
demean
benefactor
pretentious
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
periodic
discern
antiquated
precept

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."