ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 712865 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
raucous
glorify
liability
appalling

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
surplus
methodical
regale
delight

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
elusive
regale
fragile

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
methodical
dubious
interminable
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
serenity
gravity
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."