ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 213889 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
eulogy
admired
illuminate
turmoil

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
condone
strategem
clarity
intricate

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
solace
lenient
anomaly
mandate

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The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
exasperation
flaunt
igniting
exalt

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
turmoil
hedonism
obnoxious
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."