ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 518363 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
belated
accentuate
renown
insinuate

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
preclude
procrastinate
illuminate
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
diffident
suppress
brandish
pallid

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
clarity
belated
immoderate

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
impenitent
pallid
extol

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."