ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 846903 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
Score 0% 76%

Review

1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
eulogy
catastrophic
frugal

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
embellish
accentuate
beneficial
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
stifle
mundane
intricate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
67% Answer Correctly
impassive
gargantuan
prudent
flaunt

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
implement
celebrated
approachable
grandiose

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."