ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 886083 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
iridescent
appalling
refurbish
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
pretentious
censure
melodious

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
redouble
liability
ploy

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
observe
immoderate
anthology
rail

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fidelity
disposition
compulsion
ecstatic

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."