ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121674 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
negate
colossal
absolve
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
serenity
heinous
implausible

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
eulogy
turpitude
abate
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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
gravity
solace
stealth

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
euphoria
indecorous
proximity
glorify

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."