ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 192741 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
extenuating
discern
pleasant
mandate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
meticulous
medium
grandiose
inviolable

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
epistolary
defiant
belated

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
epistolary
genial
pageantry
refurbish

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
euphoria
eulogy
counterclaim
nurture

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."