ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 895901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
buffer
accentuate
extant
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
negate
pomp
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
commemorate
duplicity
nurture
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
accentuate
entangle
clarity
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
appalling
adversary
flagrant
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."