ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 808077 Results

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
lurid
placebo
implement

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
punctual
pliant
awe
surplus

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
pretentious
proximity
liability
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
derivative
dupe
servile
exalt

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
redouble
sociable
straddle

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."