ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 700388 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embellish
inflammatory
immoderate
disposition

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
meticulous
preclude
complement
accentuate

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
elusive
epitaph
surplus

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
polarize
combative
moderate
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
genial
melodious
liability
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."