ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 636265 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
derivative
combative
gargantuan
humble

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
revive
placebo
impudent
absolve

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
scamper
nurture
patron
precept

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
condone
colossal
embellish
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
embellish
observe
rhapsody
aerate

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."