ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 578098 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
accentuate
penurious
humble
derelict

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
frugal
evasive
clairvoyance
colossal

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
combative
blame
stern
insolence

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
apathetic
flourish
beneficial
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
extant
excessive
incidental
rehash

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."