ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 147971 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
equitable
clarity
grandiose
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
pallid
verify
prune
prudent

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surly
implausible
iridescent
meticulous

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
cunning
heed
divide
archaic

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
untenable
compulsion
inappropriate
heinous

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."