ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 925169 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
duplicity
gargantuan
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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
contortion
gravity
flourish

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
surplus
rescind
extenuating
penurious

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
adversary
heed
ethical

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
antidote
sameness
epistolary
meticulous

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."