ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 412011 Results

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
interminable
heed
compulsion
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
condone
disposition
refurbish
repentant

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
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avian
drub
frugal
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
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appraise
compulsion
reanimate
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
nurture
insinuate
foil
parade

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."