ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 326898 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

Review

1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
ethical
belated
ecstatic
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
embellish
lurid
trove
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
elate
intricate
prominence
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
preclude
accentuate
gargantuan
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
surplus
elation
diffident
adversary

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."