ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 92449 Results

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1 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
epitaph
polarize
destitute
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
solace
overjoyed
flaunt
fragile

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The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
pathos
enormous
ethical
retroactive

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
benefactor
kudos
benevolent
trove

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
elate
delay
extenuating

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The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."