ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 975754 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
mandate
supple
salvage

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
pantomime
opportune
interminable
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
combustion
bitter
corrective
lenient

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
oblivious
beneficial
finite

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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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
flaunt
cunning
moderate

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The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."