ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 955811 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
embellish
opponent
scamper

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
implausible
demean
curtail

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
mediate
anthology
parade
methodical

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
induce
gigantic
servile

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
clarity
solace
disdain

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."