ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 391522 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
straddle
inscription
elate
appraise

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
servile
appraise
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
pomp
elate
penurious

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
straddle
condone
review
civility

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
accommodate
implement
accessible

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."