ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 855402 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
repel
elusive
rancorous

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
exalt
obdurate
regale
eloquent

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
mundane
exception
incumbent

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
revive
archaic
archetypal
upbraid

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
regale
adorn
elate
fidelity

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."