ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 82231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
ecstatic
benevolent
serenity

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
plaudits
perception
corrosive

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
eulogy
pretense
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
execute
frugal
beneficial
duplicity

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
exasperation
corrective
illuminate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."