ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 821951 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
prune
redouble
disposition
pallid

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
refurbish
veneration
gravity

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
garish
suspect
stealth
demean

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
periodic
ramble
colossal
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
buffer
catastrophic
pretentious
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."