ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 110947 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
colossal
comfort
flaw
untenable

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
insinuate
redouble
frugal
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
composed
nurture
frugal
belated

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
gruff
combative
classic
oblivious

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
prune
pantomime
fraud
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."