ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 717690 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
buffer
genial
benefactor

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Lenient most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
merciful
mediate
drab
plaudits

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
grandiose
lurid
postponement
prudent

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
anthology
conduit
abate

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
naive
brandish
inviolable
mandate

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."