ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 136810 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
commemorate
archaic
glorify

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
raspy
inauspicious
mandate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
dubious
absolve
euphoria
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
prudent
egotist
spew
embellish

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
prudent
oblivious
inflammatory
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."