ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 563187 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
servile
humble
methodical
absolve

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
awe
implausible
courtesy
impenitent

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
melodious
appraise
duplicity
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
lenient
inflammatory
inviolable
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
awe
finite
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."