ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 918192 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
equitable
ominous
plaudits
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
euphoria
prominence
aerate

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
regale
delight
pretentious
ploy

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
illuminate
melee
pliant
pretense

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
impenitent
insinuate
implement
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."