ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622995 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
abate
comfort
epitaph
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
implausible
sparing
cunning
illuminate

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
retroactive
elucidate
sociable
accessible

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
diffident
flaunt
shimmering
epistolary

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
recrimination
compassion
flaunt

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."