ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 239231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
exalt
renown
clairvoyance
genial

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
rehash
insinuate
precept
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
absolve
assess
condone
curtail

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
penurious
awe
extol

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The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
liability
celebrated
entertain
belated

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", 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 celebrated is "Widely known, respected."