ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 82317 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
epistolary
absolve
diffident
overjoyed

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
prune
altruistic
euphoria
rehash

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
melee
peace
archetypal
curtail

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
buffer
pathos
benevolent
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
corroborate
diffident
limited
aerate

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."