ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 470945 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
gravity
lenient
evasive
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
polarize
regale
surly
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 polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
comparable
precept
demean
kudos

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
duplicity
odious
frugal
insolence

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
celebrated
elate
oblige
discern

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The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."