ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 461666 Results

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
awe
grandiose
archetypal
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
plaudits
moderate
elucidate
elusive

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
flaw
inviolable
ramble

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
curtail
rescind
penurious
buffoonery

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The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
extol
bird–like
serenity
insolence

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The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."