ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 551914 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
elate
futile
homage
adversary

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
pretentious
disconcert
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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
censure
advantageous
medium
combustion

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
exasperation
scamper
advance
dubious

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
heed
equitable
placebo
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."