ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409494 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
revive
ramble
illuminate
humble

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
absolve
rail
devastating
raucous

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
demeanor
grandiose
parade
regale

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
apathetic
disconcert
odious
antidote

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
antidote
awe
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."