ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 458183 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
facade
regale
elucidate
accommodate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
regale
eloquent
grandiose

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
regale
elusive
naive
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
egotist
turpitude
precept
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
refurbish
salvage
appalling
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."