ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 110489 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
65% Answer Correctly
absolve
obnoxious
methodical
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
opportune
awe
composed
postponement

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
lurid
embellish
meticulous

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
solace
pomp
mitigating
epitaph

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
epitaph
hedonism
ominous
mundane

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The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."