ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 433397 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
redouble
exalt
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
civility
flaunt
intricate

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
rail
pleasant
belated
disdain

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
apathetic
seditious
beneficial

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
methodical
benevolent
postponement
rancorous

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."