ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 598699 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
naive
evasive
impenitent
abate

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
aerate
buffoonery
recrimination
glorify

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
nurture
intricate
merciful
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
regale
proximity
untenable

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
perception
comfort
implement

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."