ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 412757 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
fragile
recrimination
humble
methodical

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
stifle
absolve
pretense

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
negate
excessive
epitaph

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
duplicity
procrastinate
derelict
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
embellish
flaw
grandiose

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."