ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420381 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
fickle
pleasant
obnoxious
buffer

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
preclude
ploy
keen
punctual

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
buffoonery
prudent
clarity

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
appraise
flaw
humble
unscrupulous

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sociable
sparing
commemorate
recrimination

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."