ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 462674 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
absolve
archaic
implement

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
awe
fragile
embroil
archaic

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
dubious
combustion
kudos
benevolent

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
precept
comprehensible
mediate
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
straddle
cover
induce

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."