ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 447420 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
diffident
regale
pantomime

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
plaudits
roam
straddle
pretentious

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
extenuating
elation
redouble
impenitent

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
civility
oblivious
plaudits

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
eulogy
favorable
sociable
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."