ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 26216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
flagrant
euphoria
pantomime
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
polarize
incidental
keen
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
dubious
elucidate
plaudits
civility

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
dubious
cunning
kudos
induce

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
cunning
antidote
highlight
trove

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."