ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 800626 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fidelity
rehash
disposition
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
surplus
harsh
fraud
pretense

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
start
deferment
authoritarian
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
censure
prune
heed

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
foil
timid
epitaph
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."