ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 204735 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
pathos
pretentious
equitable
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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
immoderate
pallid
objectionable
mandate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
flagrant
grandiose
fastidious
turmoil

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
colossal
gruff
redouble
connoisseur

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
naive
epistolary
scamper

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."