ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 942846 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
buffer
lurid
homage
incumbent

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
illuminate
demean
advance
exalt

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
eulogy
raspy
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
incongruous
cunning
deferment
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
commemorate
scorn
conduit
condone

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."