ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 246685 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
exception
inscription
implement
elusive

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
pretense
flaunt
epitaph

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
benefactor
anthology
corrosive

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
onset
reanimate
grandiose
straddle

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
punctual
comprehensible
surfeit
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."