ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 199450 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

Review

1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
cunning
delight
placebo
avian

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
inviolable
patron
embellish
repentant

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
flourish
accentuate
civility

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
frugal
prominence
ecstatic
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
meticulous
combative
complement
colossal

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."