ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 734939 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
garish
procrastinate
liability

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
appalling
stifle
untenable
complement

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
gargantuan
incongruous
pantomime

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
unscrupulous
salvage
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
benevolent
demean
implausible

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."