ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 437497 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.88
Score 0% 58%

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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
interminable
inflammatory
disposition
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
entangle
mitigating
combative
derelict

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
egotist
euphoria
dupe
discern

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
insolence
disconcert
refurbish

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
preclude
fidelity
censure

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."