ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 555321 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
negate
preclude
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
pathos
reanimate
intricate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
fragile
accentuate
disdain

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
redouble
procrastinate
serene
insolence

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
egotist
prevent
combustion
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."