ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 865939 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
stifle
hedonism
placebo
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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
compulsion
revoke
elate
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
melodious
pompous
corroborate
straddle

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
ecstatic
grandiose
preclude

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
stern
apathetic
solace

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."