ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 568561 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
turmoil
overjoyed
antidote
corrective

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
foil
benefactor
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
civility
kudos
sociable
extant

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
garish
embellish
stealth
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
garish
fragile
exalt
glorify

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."