ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 797232 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
surplus
camaraderie
moderate
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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
absolve
mediate
diffident

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
prune
awe
ploy

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
rail
inauspicious
negate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
accommodate
articulate
discern
disdain

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."