ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 289842 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
gruff
elation
embellish
augment

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
illuminate
nearness
periodic
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
servile
liability
solace

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
unscrupulous
cunning
revive

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
ecstatic
duplicity
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."