ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 907210 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
eloquent
renown
extenuating

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
accentuate
epistolary
pathos
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
duplicity
plaudits
censure

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
finite
intricate
inflammatory

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The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
meticulous
flourish
gigantic

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."