ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 795457 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.03
Score 0% 81%

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
garish
mediate
stifle

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
insinuate
corrosive
sociability
repentant

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
pomp
compulsion
archetypal
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
review
regurgitate
obnoxious
archaic

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
antidote
gruff
collection
salvage

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."