ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 822072 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
grandiose
renown
disconcert
combustion

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
egotist
cure
immoderate
pathos

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
buffoonery
untenable
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
flaunt
rule
rhapsody
euphoria

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
extenuating
raspy
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."