ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 732112 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
abate
overjoyed
duplicity

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
insolence
appalling
buffer

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
fragile
cover
camaraderie
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
composed
benevolent
pretentious
recrimination

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
trove
sociable
impartial
condone

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."