ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 709150 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
aesthete
foil
homage
euphoria

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
appalling
anthology
comparable
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
fickle
pretense
intricate
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
incidental
genial
prominence
banal

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
brandish
inflammatory
meticulous
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."