ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 383005 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
accessible
punctual
redouble

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
colossal
meticulous
insolence
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rancorous
scamper
glorify
implausible

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
dubious
immoderate
embellish

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
compulsion
flaw
strict
opportune

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."