ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 973739 Results

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
drab
extol
humble
entangle

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
appalling
blame
gargantuan
equitable

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
pantomime
extol
drub

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
retrograde
implausible
exasperation

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
rail
moderate
cunning

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."