ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 408286 Results

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1 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pantomime
untenable
elation
antidote

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
opportune
prevent
buffoonery
interminable

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
belated
repel
demeanor

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
flourish
liability
penurious

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
lurid
homage
promote
epitaph

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."