ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 620822 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
extant
insinuate
regale
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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
disconcert
subside
indecorous
buffer

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
genial
heed
conduit
prune

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
liability
detect
pretentious

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
corrective
prune
retroactive
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."