ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 595413 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
Score 0% 75%

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
penurious
delight
euphoria
anthology

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
ecstatic
defect
meticulous

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
censure
entangle
liability

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
benefactor
sugar pill
brandish
heed

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
accentuate
gruff
opportune

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."