ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 615563 Results

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
flagrant
gargantuan
condone
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
beneficial
pathos
incongruous

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
grandiose
prudent
precept

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
condone
disconcert
untouchable
avian

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
parity
futile
ceaseless
disdain

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."