ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 925565 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
retroactive
combative
celebrated

Solution
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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
curtail
interminable
methodical

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incidental
iridescent
timid
sociable

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
lenient
demeanor
prudent

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
corrosive
counterclaim
censure
diffident

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."