ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 823183 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
extol
renown
defiant
camaraderie

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
rancorous
colossal
rowdy
garish

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
epitaph
extenuating
benevolent

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
revoke
exalt
seriousness
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
combative
retroactive
raspy
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."