ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 924184 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
stealth
epitaph
incongruous
delight

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
ploy
flourish
immoderate
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
entangle
merciful
interminable
extol

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
polarize
glaring
nurture
salvage

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
onset
drab
sameness
colossal

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."