ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42309 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
revoke
demeanor
epitaph

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
foil
mandate
subside
oblivious

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
salvage
flourish
dreadful
meticulous

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

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

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
combustion
rail
induce

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."