ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 92577 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
catastrophic
disposition
turpitude

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
flagrant
insinuate
defiant

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
preclude
chaos
rail
elate

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
methodical
implausible
awe
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
entangle
scapegoat
accessible

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."