ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 367246 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
surplus
mandate
untenable
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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
commemorate
moderate
censure
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
pantomime
timid
turpitude

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
placebo
naive
belated
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
beneficial
embellish
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."