ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 701036 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
exalt
antidote
inflammatory
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
adversary
lurid
pompous
implausible

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
eulogy
comfort
illuminate
periodic

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
censure
enormous
hedonism
opportune

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
iridescent
divide
composed
lurid

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."