ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 244129 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
flagrant
authoritarian
inviolable
elucidate

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
precept
pompous
absolve

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
negate
eulogy
opportune
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
pathos
appraise
flaw

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
fragile
sociable
perception

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."