ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 111601 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
epitaph
aerate
comfort

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
colossal
keen
celebrated
placebo

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
dash
corrective
ramble

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
refurbish
cover
oblivious
sociable

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
manifest
favorable
antidote
flourish

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."