ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 80869 Results

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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
meticulous
homage
exception
facade

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
revoke
dreary
archaic
brandish

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
euphoria
scorn
prune
archaic

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
foil
benevolent
curtail

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
parity
pretentious
sociable
accentuate

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."