ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 191555 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
mandate
benefactor
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
punctual
contrite
moderate
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
benefactor
lurid
entertain
commemorate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
fraud
melodious
cunning

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."