ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 51898 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
anthology
ecstatic
civility
disposition

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
equitable
demeanor
elate
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
illuminate
elusive
penurious
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
iridescent
corroborate
illuminate
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
appraise
repel
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."