ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130969 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
repel
periodic
turmoil

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
advantageous
disposition
absolve
combustion

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rancorous
iridescent
fickle
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
pomp
turpitude
careless
euphoria

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
beneficial
classic
camaraderie
unscrupulous

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."