ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 673226 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
pomp
salvage
foil
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
straddle
pompous
garish
commemorate

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
servile
melee
accentuate
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
servile
civility
corrosive
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
accommodate
grandiose
condone
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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."