ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 245063 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
pantomime
induce
delight
comparable

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
revive
timid
immoderate
induce

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
onset
retroactive
compulsion

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
pretentious
elusive
shimmering
embellish

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
classic
composed
disdain
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."