ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 275219 Results

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1 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
melodious
regale
epitaph

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
methodical
suspect
promote
oblivious

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
proximity
deceit
unscrupulous
heed

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
frugal
living
mundane
benevolent

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
composed
surplus
genial

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."