ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 927186 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
anthology
oblivious
censure

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
untenable
retroactive
anthology
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
epitaph
vulgar
nurture
beneficial

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
incongruous
collection
nurture
preclude

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
extol
gruff
punctual
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."