ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229724 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
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1 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
impenitent
delight
incongruous
unscrupulous

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
servile
admired
fragile
pomp

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
exalt
extol
impenitent

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The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
methodical
mundane
genial
cushion

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
pomp
flourish
suppress
extant

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."