ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 696295 Results

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1 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
inviolable
pallid
proximity

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
periodic
lenient
elusive
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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
euphoria
methodical
inauspicious
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
turmoil
benefactor
comparable

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
ploy
diffident
opportune

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."