ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 974545 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
appraise
archaic
placebo
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
rancorous
lenient
trim
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
redouble
pathos
compassion
celebrated

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
liability
penurious
overjoyed
regurgitate

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
solace
methodical
pretentious
rehash

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."