ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420304 Results

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Correct 0 3.30
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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
accommodate
buffer
garish

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
meticulous
retroactive
complicated
perception

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
impenitent
exception
commemorate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
implausible
nurture
ceaseless
promote

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
polarize
manifest
collection
extol

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."