ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992455 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
accessible
insolence
delight
accentuate

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
heinous
insolence
assess
plaudits

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
mandate
epitaph
naive

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
redouble
corrosive
flourish
combustion

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
raucous
dash
parity
accessible

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."