ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 109343 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
commemorate
demean
glorify
ethical

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
embellish
adversary
detect
eloquent

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
civility
insolence
exculpate
archaic

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
gruff
dulcet
compulsion
discern

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
methodical
keen
authoritarian
grandiose

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."