ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 386166 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
disposition
repentant
deferment

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
stern
impudence
accommodate
epitaph

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
foil
untenable
advantageous

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
sociable
systematic
inflammatory
placebo

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
exception
camaraderie
pomp
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."