ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 856658 Results

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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
raucous
insinuate
disposition
rail

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
periodic
composed
counterclaim
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Entangle most nearly means:
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adversary
embroil
raspy
elate

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
untenable
pretentious
supple
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
mitigating
solace
corrosive

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."