ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 325690 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exasperation
penurious
ceaseless
supple

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
ominous
buffoonery
exalt
illuminate

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
opportune
eulogy
pretentious
glorify

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
archaic
chaos
catastrophic
curtail

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
corroborate
pantomime
anthology
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."