ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 998353 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ramble
embellish
elucidate
exasperation

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
perception
rancorous
gigantic
absolve

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
foil
postponement
incongruous
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
methodical
solace
comparable
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
serenity
stifle
raucous

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."