ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 354716 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turmoil
censure
disposition
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
intricate
inauspicious
blame
raspy

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
demeanor
combative
arbitrate
epistolary

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
duplicity
illuminate
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
lurid
shorten
ethical

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."