ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14219 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
recrimination
belated
celebrated
elation

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
fragile
flagrant
caustic
elate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
disconcert
honorable
insolence
mandate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
lenient
pathos
incite
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
surplus
perception
facade

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."