ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 587546 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
civility
regale
humble
nurture

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
beneficial
archetypal
benevolent

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
celebrated
parity
excuse
impenitent

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
derivative
improbable
naive
melee

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
advantageous
catastrophic
scapegoat
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."