ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 338873 Results

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Correct 0 3.23
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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
gruff
homage
conduit
flaw

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
buffer
kudos
iridescent
lurid

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
penurious
stealth
anthology
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
flourish
inauspicious
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
proximity
dubious
fidelity
elucidate

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."