ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130406 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
duplicity
veneration
accentuate
turmoil

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
eloquent
retroactive
favorable
plaudits

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
beneficial
benefactor
repentant
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
parity
dupe
sociable
awe

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
onset
extenuating
frail
rail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."