ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 108620 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
parity
elate
elation
conduit

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
iridescent
rail
precept
vulgar

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The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
inflammatory
liability
epistolary

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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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
ethical
solace
plaudits

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The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
benefactor
exalt
clairvoyance
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."