ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 578584 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
glorify
adversary
oblivious

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
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solace
obnoxious
benevolent

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
placebo
strategem
rancorous

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
distortion
flourish
corrosive
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
salvage
belated
anomaly
untenable

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."