ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 686146 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
serenity
elucidate
conduit
comparable

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
derivative
garish
flourish

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
disconcert
extenuating
enormous
prudent

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
belated
lurid
incumbent
unnerve

Solution
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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
plaudits
dulcet
melee
beneficial

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."