ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 255297 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.91
Score 0% 58%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
exception
pomp
polarize

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
supple
insinuate
garish

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
antidote
altruistic
heed
salvage

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
retroactive
entangle
arbitrate
regale

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
77% Answer Correctly
promote
foil
eulogy
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."