ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228176 Results

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1 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
meticulous
overjoyed
ploy
celebrated

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
scapegoat
placebo
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
heed
onset
extant
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
naive
authoritarian
straddle

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
flourish
indecorous
sociable

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."