ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 237747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
aerate
colossal
recrimination

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
illuminate
benevolent
rescind
mandate

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
repentant
fastidious
immoderate
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
promote
chaos
inviolable
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
compulsion
futile
counterclaim
exception

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."