ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 361054 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
censure
admired
stifle
illuminate

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
renown
equitable
deferment

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
extenuating
placebo
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
melee
incongruous
appalling

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
prudent
distortion
derivative

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."