ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 85869 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
ethical
improbable
benevolent
lurid

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
fraud
elation
awe
discern

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
extol
flourish
extenuating

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
benevolent
fastidious
pantomime
cunning

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
pageantry
revoke
intricate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."