ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
advantageous
courtesy
moderate

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
scamper
humble
insolence
stealth

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
pretentious
benevolent
articulate
beneficial

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
prudent
negate
devastating
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
sociable
polarize
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."