ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 306301 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
penurious
elucidate
benevolent
facade

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
exasperation
implausible
composed

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
flaw
archetypal
punctual

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
opportune
derelict
methodical
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
incidental
colossal
embellish
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."