ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 849715 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
Score 0% 61%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
appalling
insolence
glorify
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
dubious
corrosive
raspy
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
abate
precept
grandiose

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
parity
fidelity
lenient

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
parity
supple
baseless
incumbent

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."