ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 785900 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
eloquent
hopeless
immoderate
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
corrosive
articulate
penurious
demean

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
combative
revive
methodical

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
flaw
assess
raspy
intricate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
fraud
unscrupulous
humble
apathetic

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."