ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 492185 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
promote
gruff
veneration
eulogy

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
penurious
pathos
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
insolence
divination
demean
intricate

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
65% Answer Correctly
commemorate
exalt
archetypal
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
fickle
harsh
elusive
flourish

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."