ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 956417 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pretentious
extenuating
melee
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
exasperation
solace
flagrant
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
placebo
benevolent
opportune
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
indecorous
belated
recrimination

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
exalt
petty
epistolary
iridescent

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."