ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721711 Results

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
combative
moderate
odious
embellish

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
meticulous
ecstasy
flourish
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
augment
recrimination
prompt
turpitude

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
plaudits
defiant
insinuate

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
awe
benefactor
propitious
egotist

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."