ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 535688 Results

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
abate
improbable
supple
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
solace
inscription
plaudits

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
archetypal
humble
implausible
augment

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
flourish
repentant
euphoria

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
hedonism
pageantry
civility
revive

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."