ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 161350 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.08
Score 0% 82%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
futile
sociable
brandish
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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
inflammatory
aerate
clarity

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
flaw
medium
genial
scapegoat

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
moderate
approachable
demeanor
induce

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
strict
appalling
rancorous

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."