ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 802152 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
servile
eloquent
epistolary

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
aesthete
rail
ecstatic
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
melee
ploy
scamper
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
belated
unscrupulous
repulse
placebo

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
curtail
obnoxious
heed
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."