ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 47905 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
incisive
combative
elucidate
appraise

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
plaudits
eloquent
excuse
accentuate

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
preclude
loyalty
promote
accommodate

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
perception
inscription
comprehensible
recrimination

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
compulsion
belated
eulogy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."