ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371589 Results

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Correct 0 2.95
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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
pretentious
humble
fickle
gargantuan

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
observe
retroactive
ramble
sociable

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
foil
living
meticulous
extol

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
elate
caustic
insinuate
apathetic

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
meticulous
channel
fraud
recrimination

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The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."