ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 235431 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
elate
medium
liability
rail

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. 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 elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
corrosive
gravity
combative
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
ethical
homage
heed
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
absolve
compulsion
negate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
proximity
camaraderie
prominence
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."