ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 313538 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
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1 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
gravity
iridescent
pleasant
supple

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
grandiose
recrimination
opportune
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
disconcert
extenuating
banal
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
redouble
raucous
finite

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
antidote
commemorate
obnoxious
homage

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."