ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 359777 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
eloquent
prune
glorify
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
foil
gargantuan
lucidity
clarity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
heed
inauspicious
civility

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
accommodate
insolence
frail
manifest

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
proximity
beneficial
repentant

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."