ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 574396 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

Review

1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
frugal
awe
absolve
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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
81% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
medium
corroborate
untenable

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
gargantuan
combustion
advantageous

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
elusive
appraise
induce
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
scapegoat
liability
defiant

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."