ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171794 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
turmoil
overjoyed
incisive
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
flaunt
colossal
benefactor
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
foil
extenuating
plaudits
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
repel
parade
clairvoyance
archaic

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
opportune
incidental
prudent
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."