ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 184570 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
embellish
grandiose
futile

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
mandate
pretense
turmoil
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
curtail
connoisseur
negate
defiant

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
insolence
dulcet
colossal
discern

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
civility
impenitent
unscrupulous
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."