ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 914478 Results

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1 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
surplus
delight
prune
augment

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
fragile
recrimination
banal
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
hedonism
condone
elate

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
apathetic
command
ethical
repentant

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
flourish
civility
living
onset

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."