ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200493 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
futile
propitious
moderate
recrimination

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
incumbent
opportune
insinuate

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
promote
elucidate
foil
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
conduit
stifle
prompt
precept

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
corroborate
obnoxious
seriousness
immoderate

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."