ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 856969 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
lurid
diffident
corroborate
disposition

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
lurid
ploy
archetypal
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
eulogy
surfeit
pallid
distortion

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
pathos
anthology
brawl
sociable

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
raucous
impenitent
irritation
opportune

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."