ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 684983 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
advantageous
drub
homage
placebo

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
arbitrate
flagrant
revive

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
eulogy
surplus
cognition
manifest

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
exception
parity
egotist
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
proximity
rail
beneficial
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."