ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 537291 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
euphoria
glorify
surplus
repel

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
lurid
pretentious
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
regale
elation
rhapsody
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
regale
equitable
facade
contortion

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The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
sociable
prevent
straddle

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."