ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 560959 Results

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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
colossal
strict
turmoil
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
celebrated
delight
clairvoyance
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
exasperation
accessible
loyalty
mediate

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The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
advantageous
distortion
compulsion
disposition

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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
pallid
rescue
untenable
augment

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."