ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 987419 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
turpitude
gravity
apathetic
overjoyed

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
deferment
derivative
refurbish

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
prominence
evasive
exasperation
brandish

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
discern
lenient
comfort
pallid

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
untenable
rancorous
clairvoyance
dupe

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."