ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 135986 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
turmoil
finite
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
meticulous
illuminate
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
extol
redouble
renown
grandiose

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
nurture
derivative
meticulous
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
flagrant
precept
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."