ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 118539 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
sociable
elucidate
exception
mandate

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
repentant
colossal
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
flagrant
sociability
revoke
disdain

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
derelict
recrimination
postponement
drab

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
corroborate
eulogy
judicious
antidote

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."