ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 995969 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
extenuating
heinous
humble
rhapsody

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
authoritarian
punctual
accommodate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
rail
baseless
demeanor
impenitent

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
defiant
seriousness
untenable
pathos

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
untenable
pallid
finite
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."