ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 367214 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
celebrated
stifle
demean

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Rehash most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
review
adversary
serenity
immoderate

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
fickle
buffoonery
deferment

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
elusive
buffer
demean
impassive

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
gruff
anthology
revive

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."