ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 76859 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
raucous
humble
fragile
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
naive
authoritarian
insinuate
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
stern
procrastinate
classic
stealth

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
ploy
trove
retroactive
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
repel
incisive
incumbent

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."