ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 8887 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
entangle
prominence
veneration
avian

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
foil
excuse
eulogy
penurious

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
discern
pantomime
collection
incisive

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
abate
glaring
accessible
commemorate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
conduit
surfeit
prune
prudent

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."