ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 509127 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
Score 0% 76%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
iridescent
retroactive
highlight
heinous

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
extant
opponent
defiant
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
apathetic
finite
delight
exasperation

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
implement
ramble
melee

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
periodic
impassive
grandiose
flaw

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."