ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 440651 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
pallid
camaraderie
periodic

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
trove
retroactive
rail

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
redouble
apathetic
refurbish
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
apathetic
duplicity
derivative
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
indecorous
obnoxious
complement
servile

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."