ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279005 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
accessible
foil
pathos
elucidate

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
lenient
pantomime
blame
lurid

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
onset
pathos
cover
elusive

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
entangle
embroil
civility
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
absolve
brandish
stealth
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."