ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 438961 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
precept
unscrupulous
epistolary

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
hedonism
defiant
exasperation

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
servile
scorn
diffident
anthology

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
iridescent
supple
clairvoyance
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
belated
anthology
stealth

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."