ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 172400 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
trove
procrastinate
glorify
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
archetypal
corroborate
rancorous

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
drub
flaw
diffident

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
augment
flourish
indecorous
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
regale
insinuate
finite
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."