ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 578800 Results

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1 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
extenuating
benevolent
seditious
entangle

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
dubious
frugal
derelict
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Demean most nearly means:
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salvage
humble
absolve
authoritarian

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
foil
adversary
civility

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
advantageous
accentuate
mundane
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."