ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 481402 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
comparable
pallid
comprehensible
glorify

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
naive
demean
seditious
revoke

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
redouble
diffident
grandiose

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
deferment
procrastinate
reanimate
benevolent

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
manifest
liability
placebo
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."