ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 126565 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
Score 0% 61%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
incongruous
deferment
refurbish
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
lurid
pomp
polarize

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
immoderate
repel
jocularity
aerate

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
straddle
derivative
incidental

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
prominence
plaudits
retrograde
incisive

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."