ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 224362 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
surplus
entangle
glorify
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
melodious
aggressive
raucous
extenuating

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
flaunt
mediate
liability
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
flaunt
approachable
iridescent
elusive

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
defiant
patron
unscrupulous
placebo

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."