ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 502001 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
Score 0% 75%

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1 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
buffer
delight
revoke
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
repentant
euphoria
corrosive
aggressive

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
extol
advantageous
penurious

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
placebo
combative
extant
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
redouble
repel
highlight
drub

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."