ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 867025 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
refurbish
demeanor
repel
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
redouble
jocularity
exalt
parity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
rancorous
authoritarian
subside
impenitent

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
foil
brandish
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
benefactor
plaudits
adversary

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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."