ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 8523 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
derivative
collection
hedonism
extenuating

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
derivative
accentuate
elucidate
inviolable

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
abate
excessive
euphoria
flaw

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
fragile
insinuate
eulogy
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
deferment
extant
fraud

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."