ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 572958 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
censure
melodious
fragile

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
penurious
revoke
elucidate
inviolable

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
awe
embellish
untenable
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
liability
abate
deceit
drub

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
nurture
rescue
grandiose
intricate

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."