ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 67150 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
insolence
benevolent
sociable
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
flourish
rescue
moderate
benefactor

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
trove
elucidate
buffoonery
implement

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
brandish
corrosive
defiant
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
prudent
civility
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."