ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 982512 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
pallid
repel
lenient

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
untenable
perception
liability
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", 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 untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
insinuate
punctual
oblivious
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
stern
dupe
prominence
advantageous

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
genial
corruption
appraise

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."