ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 948703 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
exasperation
advantageous
exalt
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
tardy
moderate
prominence
proximity

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
perception
refurbish
compassion
embellish

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
naive
epistolary
preclude
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
insolence
composed
melodious

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."