ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605281 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
diffident
banal
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
benevolent
duplicity
civility
evasive

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
sociable
polarize
inauspicious

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
adversary
salvage
archaic

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
foil
clairvoyance
adversary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."