ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 804383 Results

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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
prudent
procrastinate
renown
elusive

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pretentious
demeanor
impudence
combustion

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
demeanor
inauspicious
homage
comparable

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
eloquent
ethical
assess
accentuate

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The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
futile
ethical
pretense

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."