ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 940311 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.68
Score 0% 54%

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
celebrated
humble
meticulous
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
aesthete
rancorous
sociable
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
antidote
hedonism
opportune
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
prominence
deceit
clarity
accommodate

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
disdain
condone
pretense
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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."