ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 131367 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
turpitude
epistolary
elucidate
illuminate

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
moderate
compulsion
medium
pretense

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
nurture
brawl
conduit

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
corrosive
corrective
pallid

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
manifest
egotist
flourish

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."