ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 781715 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
rhapsody
compulsion
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
pretentious
demeanor
verify
prudent

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
commemorate
plaudits
belated

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
accessible
inviolable
serene
melodious

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
redouble
composed
turpitude

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."