ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 307358 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
elusive
glorify
accessible
gravity

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
fragile
tardy
lenient
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
diffident
indecorous
inauspicious

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
combustion
precept
devastating
nurture

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
redouble
appraise
parity

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."