ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 792648 Results

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pretentious
accentuate
exalt
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
exalt
authoritarian
turmoil
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
serenity
regurgitate
deferment
admired

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
composed
pretentious
eulogy
precept

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
manifest
corroborate
remedial
serenity

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."