ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 261999 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
iridescent
immoderate
pomp
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
grandiose
penurious
meticulous
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
disdain
inscription
elate
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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
observe
revoke
exasperation
futile

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
implausible
gravity
censure
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."