ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 801901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
aerate
repentant
duplicity

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
illuminate
entangle
rail

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
insinuate
polarize
celebrated
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
abate
comfort
ploy
perception

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
fragile
colossal
surplus
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."