ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 249769 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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1 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
hedonism
genial
stern

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
polarize
derivative
ploy

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
diffident
handicap
antidote
impenitent

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
futile
melodious
epitaph
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
nurture
banal
incumbent
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."