ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133311 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
trove
hedonism
inscription
incidental

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
distortion
combustion
stifle

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
antidote
impenitent
colossal
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
pretense
elation
ecstatic
negate

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
supple
preclude
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."