ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220897 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
accentuate
overjoyed
egotist
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
prudent
accessible
surly
drub

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
buffoonery
epitaph
pallid

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
stealth
appalling
execute
proximity

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
epitaph
inflammatory
flaw

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."