ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 187296 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
elate
flagrant
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pathos
flourish
salvage
derivative

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
apathetic
tardy
appraise

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
censure
exasperation
pliant
straddle

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
stealth
duplicity
conduit

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."