ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 609477 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
apathetic
eloquent
comparable

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
extant
cover
stifle

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
serenity
compassion
brandish
incidental

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
flagrant
civility
diffident

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
recrimination
liability
shorten
futile

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. 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 recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."