ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2818 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
belated
benefactor
prune

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
appraise
oxygenate
combustion
regale

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
obnoxious
eulogy
accommodate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
lenient
enhance
penurious
repel

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
incumbent
rule
mandate
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."