ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 866197 Results

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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
clarity
homage
pallid
colossal

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
civility
penurious
extol
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
insolence
untenable
liability
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
inviolable
benefactor
embellish

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
incongruous
comparable
procrastinate
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."