ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 778346 Results

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
accommodate
epistolary
humble
flagrant

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
ethical
placebo
unscrupulous

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
stealth
pretentious
imply
archaic

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
derelict
advance
adversary
pathos

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
beneficial
dreadful
regale
polarize

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."