ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 734721 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

Review

1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
lenient
gargantuan
intricate
glorify

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
clarity
immoderate
retrograde
derivative

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
parity
renovate
mundane
garish

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
curtail
straddle
illuminate

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
induce
duplicity
pleasant
corrective

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."