ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 965060 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
liability
epistolary
ethical
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
incisive
camaraderie
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
aerate
trove
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
induce
destitute
rail

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
surplus
revoke
accessible
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."