ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 195331 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
archetypal
bitter
extant
garish

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
implement
distortion
fidelity
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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
retroactive
finite
eulogy
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
implausible
fragile
brawl
augment

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
benefactor
adorn
stifle
incongruous

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."