ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 35829 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
civility
promote
oblivious
delight

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
indecorous
brawl
interminable
corrective

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
punctual
gruff
kudos
disdain

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
interminable
impartial
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
surplus
revive
courtesy
melodious

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."