ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 730481 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
repel
discern
catastrophic
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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
avian
archetypal
cunning

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
corrosive
finite
objectionable
immoderate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
censure
demeanor
rancorous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
disdain
egotist
sameness
opportune

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."