ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 274003 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.64
Score 0% 53%

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1 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
refurbish
banal
epitaph
exalt

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
illuminate
ploy
veneration
heinous

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
buffer
aesthete
illuminate
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
advantageous
exasperation
dulcet
anthology

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
insinuate
divination
belated
onset

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."