ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 521001 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
nurture
plaudits
authoritarian

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
pretentious
trove
parity
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
fragile
complement
meticulous
drub

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
archaic
incidental
corroborate
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
precept
frail
prune
embellish

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."