ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 24277 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
corrective
tardy
combustion

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
nurture
appraise
eulogy
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
elusive
disconcert
corroborate
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
induce
apathetic
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
pathos
keen
diffident
regale

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."