ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450611 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
censure
prune
finite
overjoyed

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
servile
rancorous
prudent

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
aesthete
highlight
salvage
opportune

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
derelict
crafty
extenuating
incumbent

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
beneficial
comparable
fastidious
deferment

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."