ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 168183 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
egotist
impassive
demean
accentuate

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
benefactor
colossal
illuminate

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
hedonism
inauspicious
induce
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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
mediate
limited
repentant
euphoria

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
rehash
opportune
pantomime

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."