ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 402812 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
fragile
retroactive
ecstatic
courtesy

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
hedonism
stern
kudos
regale

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
drab
fragile
derelict

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
heed
melodious
extant
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
combustion
furtiveness
ramble
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."