ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 979097 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
cunning
aerate
disposition
anthology

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
apathetic
exalt
channel
pomp

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
eulogy
melee
entangle

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
contortion
finite
ecstatic

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
fastidious
lenient
inflammatory

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."