ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 730800 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
stealth
accentuate
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
pathos
recrimination
incidental

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
corroborate
melodious
nurture

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
derivative
naive
pantomime

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
rail
advantageous
clairvoyance
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."