ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 291859 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
preclude
delight
procrastinate
incisive

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
nearness
lurid
flourish
futile

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
hedonism
remedial
compulsion
disconcert

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
discern
belated
charade
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Rehash most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
lurid
antidote
review
fickle

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."