ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 15176 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
rancorous
dash
manifest
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
immoderate
glorify
extant
impenitent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
moderate
gravity
comfort
duplicity

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
placebo
pretentious
proximity

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
prune
mandate
anomaly
corrosive

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."