ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 696249 Results

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
rail
comprehensible
rehash

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
placebo
inauspicious
futile

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
execute
civility
absolve
brandish

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
pallid
propitious
extol
curtail

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
antiquated
unscrupulous
civility

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."