ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 551995 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
elation
derivative
insolence

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
iridescent
stern
composed
retrograde

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
glorify
parity
redouble

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
mandate
adorn
demeanor
foil

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
elusive
ploy
apathetic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."