ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 691378 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
eloquent
mandate
moderate

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
manifest
refurbish
appalling
pompous

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
banal
comparable
precept
benefactor

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
inflammatory
surfeit
archaic

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
awe
implausible
homage

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."