ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 534163 Results

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
raucous
humble
pathos
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
proximity
celebrated
raucous

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
embellish
delay
punctual
extol

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The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
appraise
futile
proximity

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The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
refurbish
punctual
absolve

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."