ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 663085 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

Review

1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
gravity
epistolary
extenuating
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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
preclude
implausible
disconcert
overjoyed

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
accessible
demeanor
pretentious
redouble

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
belated
courtesy
heed
sociable

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
extant
evasive
comparable
genial

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."