ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 720003 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
condone
glorify
incidental
raucous

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
eulogy
ramble
onset

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
compulsion
homage
straddle
corrective

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
conduit
medium
garish
corrective

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
meticulous
retrograde
fragile
revive

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."