ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 265368 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
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1 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
scamper
incumbent
cunning

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
fragile
heinous
prudent

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The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
elate
dubious
melodious
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
incisive
pathos
untenable
highlight

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
counterclaim
elate
frugal

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."