ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1185 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
proximity
distortion
petty
composed

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
drub
immoderate
fidelity

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
punctual
upbraid
pathos
censure

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
prominence
renovate
absolve
elusive

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
incidental
prompt
regurgitate
disconcert

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."