ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 763637 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
deferment
condone
colossal
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disdain
advantageous
stealth
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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
preclude
strategem
inflammatory
beneficial

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
combative
civility
interminable
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
incumbent
oxygenate
illuminate
belated

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."