ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228181 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
polarize
homage
defiant
euphoria

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
pomp
seriousness
pretentious
prune

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
banal
insinuate
commemorate
opportune

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
placebo
rowdy
fragile
raucous

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
liability
buffer
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."