ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 833803 Results

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

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
incidental
duplicity
glorify
embellish

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
impenitent
duplicity
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
incumbent
surly
rehash
advantageous

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
diffident
frugal
proximity
epistolary

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."