ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 362693 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
eloquent
camaraderie
moderate
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
methodical
parade
disconcert
avian

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
beneficial
prune
futile

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
egotist
exasperation
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
stealth
distortion
recrimination

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."