ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 410190 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
prominence
eulogy
eloquent
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
lurid
scamper
cunning
ecstasy

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
prudent
incongruous
proximity

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
revoke
trove
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
commemorate
prevent
embellish
intricate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."