ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 518653 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
entangle
placebo
heinous
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
garish
defect
extol
colossal

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
untenable
prompt
combustion
ploy

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
fraud
surfeit
deferment

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
immoderate
flourish
compulsion
eloquent

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."