ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 984271 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
defiant
kudos
punctual
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
aesthete
fragile
disposition
derelict

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
pantomime
equitable
intensify
meticulous

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
genial
duplicity
salvage
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
supple
keen
clarity
ethical

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."