ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 556937 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
brandish
augment
homage
manifest

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inviolable
cushion
trove
appraise

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
eulogy
revoke
implement

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
extol
defect
elate
incongruous

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
awe
advantageous
pretentious
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."