ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 65053 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
brandish
solace
penurious
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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
frugal
untenable
exasperation

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
facade
civility
aerate

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
entangle
unnerve
mediate
frugal

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The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
archaic
incongruous
inviolable
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."