ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409973 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
retroactive
sociable
polarize

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
penurious
epitaph
untenable

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
servile
repel
fidelity

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
insinuate
corrosive
punctual

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
incidental
naive
placebo
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."