ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 473475 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
drab
glorify
prune
exception

Solution
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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
repel
renovate
prune
celebrated

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
adversary
surplus
neutralize
apathetic

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
compulsion
genial
mundane
interminable

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
prominence
pretentious
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."