ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371336 Results

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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
rail
homage
curtail
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
epistolary
clairvoyance
demean
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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
pantomime
epistolary
incisive

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
salvage
ethical
evasive
benefactor

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The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
flaunt
compulsion
seriousness
iridescent

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."