ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 501061 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
immoderate
glorify
moderate
comparable

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
exasperation
indecorous
anomaly
placebo

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
lurid
objectionable
iridescent
brandish

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
buffer
regurgitate
aggressive
melee

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
punctual
aerate
apathetic

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."