ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 910637 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
pomp
eulogy
humble
methodical

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
iridescent
deferment
apathetic

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
foil
avian
evident
turpitude

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
futile
fickle
derivative
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
celebrated
spew
promote
regale

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."