ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721954 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
fidelity
indecorous
combustion

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
lenient
favorable
straddle
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
refurbish
extenuating
prudent

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
embellish
repulse
deferment
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
parity
obnoxious
buffer
brandish

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."