ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727918 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
accessible
prune
demean
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
melodious
plaudits
corroborate

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
anthology
civility
ramble

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
prune
classic
insinuate
mundane

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
stern
beneficial
parity

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."