ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 892221 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
extol
compulsion
diffident

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
fidelity
antiquated
ramble
comparable

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
aerate
accentuate
pageantry
anthology

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
prominence
accentuate
interminable
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
eloquent
repentant
mediate
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."