ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 503081 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
heinous
delight
moderate
incisive

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
revive
detect
elate
melee

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
dubious
pomp
jocularity
meticulous

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
trove
archetypal
pretentious
redouble

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
apathetic
distortion
intricate
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."