ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727355 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
rail
naive
corrosive

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
revive
melodious
advantageous

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The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
eloquent
appalling
extant

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
comparable
hedonism
mitigating
pantomime

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
lurid
comprehensible
renovate
incumbent

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."