ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 577637 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
diffident
disposition
compulsion
indecorous

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
periodic
surplus
penurious

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
egotist
pallid
deceit
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
pomp
surfeit
absolve
manifest

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
polarize
gargantuan
rule
compulsion

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."