ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 621238 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.74
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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
melee
eulogy
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
impenitent
futile
distortion
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
naive
prominence
impassive
benevolent

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
adversary
implausible
unscrupulous
elucidate

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
prominence
beneficial
insinuate

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."