ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 411212 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
promote
cognition
eulogy
insolence

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
entangle
drub
commemorate
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
foil
euphoria
prune
suppress

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
impenitent
derelict
corroborate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
exalt
pretentious
clairvoyance
distortion

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."