ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 51290 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elusive
elucidate
lenient
futile

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

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

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
impenitent
ecstasy
placebo
dubious

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
euphoria
vulgar
stern
lenient

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
appalling
nurture
diffident
excuse

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."