ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 571345 Results

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
gravity
delight
incisive
meticulous

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
untenable
induce
extenuating
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
prominence
renown
fickle
liability

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
retroactive
archetypal
straddle
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
prominence
counterclaim
facade
straddle

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."