ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 771876 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
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1 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
methodical
precept
deferment
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
colossal
finite
obnoxious
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
clairvoyance
meticulous
brandish

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
iridescent
frugal
eloquent
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
induce
proximity
flaunt

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."