ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 941999 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
illuminate
patron
duplicity
futile

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
hedonism
inauspicious
promote

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
hedonism
eulogy
rancorous
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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
repentant
pantomime
inviolable
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
fraud
corrosive
deferment
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."