ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737428 Results

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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
extenuating
recrimination
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
elusive
discern
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
precept
belated
excessive
distortion

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
induce
contortion
corrosive
exception

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The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
pathos
raspy
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."