ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 778236 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
repentant
prudent
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
immoderate
awe
frail
belated

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
illuminate
authoritarian
pretentious
deferment

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
fragile
genial
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
promote
elucidate
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."