ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 881064 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
demean
ploy
slavish
pretense

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
penurious
grandiose
extol
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
redouble
finite
defect
flaunt

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
compulsion
divide
procrastinate
revoke

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
extant
regale
supple

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."