ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 699578 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
duplicity
glorify
drab
flourish

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
refurbish
melee
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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
drab
corrective
commemorate
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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
stealth
inviolable
celebrated
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
deferment
comparable
inviolable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."