ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 241899 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
melodious
elucidate
pomp
regale

Solution
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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
pageantry
insinuate
celebrated

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
absolve
exception
clairvoyance
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
diffident
parity
opponent
abate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
flourish
immoderate
inscription
buffer

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."