ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 526507 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
raspy
hedonism
humble
cunning

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 cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
apathetic
untenable
impassive
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
courtesy
augment
fidelity
apathetic

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
nurture
duplicity
prominence
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
pretense
rowdy
polarize
accommodate

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."