ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 393537 Results

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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
eloquent
disposition
benevolent
appraise

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
gruff
untenable
baseless

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
egotist
exasperation
combative
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
ramble
demean
scamper
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
archaic
disdain
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."