ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 920542 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
courtesy
benefactor
extol

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
opportune
glorify
derivative

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
archetypal
heed
epitaph
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
pathos
scamper
kudos
disdain

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
discern
hedonism
embroil
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."