ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 412712 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
benevolent
pallid
abate

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
proximity
epitaph
lenient

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
periodic
charade
entangle
compulsion

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
derelict
peace
buffoonery
prominence

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
elusive
grandiose
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."