ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 779377 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
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1 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
distortion
overjoyed
elate
raspy

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
entangle
indecorous
adversary
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
repentant
glorify
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
retroactive
inviolable
combustion
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
deceit
procrastinate
stealth

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."