ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 485493 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
prominence
salvage
humble
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
repentant
clairvoyance
manifest

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
equitable
incite
compulsion
exasperation

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
mediate
moderate
futile
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
preclude
naive
stifle

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."