ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 370372 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
demeanor
dupe
catastrophic
incisive

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
combative
demean
adversary

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advantageous
commemorate
irritation
methodical

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fickle
gaudy
incumbent
illuminate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
negate
incumbent
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."