ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 505435 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
serenity
delight
melee
aerate

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
stern
foil
fidelity
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
garish
retrograde
accessible
insinuate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
supple
embellish
objectionable
equitable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pretentious
repel
improbable
retroactive

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."