ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 387219 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
fraud
untenable
harsh
preclude

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
pantomime
futile
stern

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
flaunt
crafty
placebo
incisive

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
repentant
mask
appalling
corrosive

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
elucidate
iridescent
brandish

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."