ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 397188 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
benefactor
elucidate
raucous
recrimination

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
distortion
hedonism
demeanor

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
corrective
eulogy
grandiose
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
drub
redouble
mask
augment

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
grandiose
proximity
corroborate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."