ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 446247 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
perception
advantageous
homage
futile

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
elate
composed
pleasant
pretentious

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
methodical
composed
corroborate

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
eloquent
facade
insolence

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
elusive
servile
advance
repel

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The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."