ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 877578 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
moderate
accommodate
commemorate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
grandiose
inviolable
veneration
lurid

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
augment
collection
censure
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
accentuate
serene
fidelity

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
finite
raspy
intelligle
extol

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."