ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 875760 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
naive
iridescent
corroborate

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
indecorous
detect
periodic

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
precept
glorify
garish

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
ecstatic
pretentious
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
prune
patron
elate
meticulous

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."