ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 83939 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
penurious
benevolent
precept
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
absolve
drub
slavish
benevolent

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incumbent
impenitent
ramble
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
aesthete
incongruous
entertain
manifest

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eulogy
inappropriate
gruff
indecorous

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."