ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 989163 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
elusive
revive
ominous
discern

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
hedonism
beneficial
derivative

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Elate most nearly means:
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buffer
delight
exalt
pomp

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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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
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mandate
hedonism
postponement
foil

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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homage
regurgitate
ecstatic
avian

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."