ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 39889 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rehash
impassive
disconcert
heinous

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
melee
apathetic
promote

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pretense
combustion
interminable
glorify

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
unscrupulous
equitable
clarity

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
comparable
turmoil
ethical

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."