ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 439879 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
Score 0% 58%

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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
implausible
elate
inviolable

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
heinous
combustion
foil

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
corroborate
grandiose
trove
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
benefactor
antidote
buffer
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
censure
ploy
extant

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."