ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 82954 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
flaunt
methodical
homage
colossal

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
deferment
altruistic
authoritarian
derivative

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
indecorous
serenity
egotist

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
foil
scapegoat
kudos
corrosive

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
duplicity
igniting
entangle
pomp

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."