ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 864831 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
avian
ploy
supple
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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
untenable
corrosive
pathos
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
immoderate
incongruous
procrastinate
approachable

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
refurbish
accessible
penurious
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
equitable
insolence
corrupt
egotist

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."