ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 421362 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
recrimination
overjoyed
trove
advantageous

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
ploy
dash
penurious
facade

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
buffoonery
prune
solace

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
extol
redouble
pageantry
anthology

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
retroactive
extol
medium
brandish

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."