ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 62752 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
heed
homage
elate
insinuate

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 elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
pomp
ethical
bird–like
plaudits

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
opportune
mediate
drub
entertain

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
intricate
mundane
pretentious
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
periodic
onset
grandiose

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."