ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 662224 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
buffer
disposition
garish
aerate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
eloquent
manifest
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
futile
foster
combustion
genial

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
turpitude
impenitent
periodic
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
comparable
archaic
plaudits
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."