ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953650 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
demeanor
elucidate
discern
facade

Solution
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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
demeanor
pretentious
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
untenable
prominence
adorn
advantageous

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
corrosive
urge
colossal
entangle

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
incisive
combustion
divide
advantageous

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."