ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 509835 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
combustion
melodious
negate

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
promote
evasive
immoderate
inviolable

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
archaic
excuse
clarity
promote

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
insolence
demean
refurbish

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
melodious
rhapsody
impassive
straddle

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."