ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 11982 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
benefactor
glorify
promote
turpitude

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
futile
seriousness
corrosive
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
stifle
corrective
repulse
epistolary

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
corrosive
gaudy
corrective

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
demeanor
benevolent
proximity

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."