ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 527167 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
pallid
benevolent
delight
appalling

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
meticulous
intricate
methodical
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
revoke
clarity
handicap
exalt

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
civility
entangle
embellish

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
archetypal
penurious
bitter
corrosive

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."