ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 841103 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
elusive
objectionable
pretentious
rancorous

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
redouble
proximity
renovate
ethical

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
drab
impartial
equitable
demean

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
plaudits
compulsion
abate

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
prune
pretentious
fragile

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."