ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 393205 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
fickle
derivative
derelict

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
corroborate
pleasant
salvage
celebrated

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
raspy
insolence
suspect
demean

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
entangle
pantomime
cure
accommodate

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
extant
extol
suppress
dubious

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."