ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 140318 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
trove
obnoxious
intelligle
nurture

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
archetypal
handicap
disconcert
composed

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
aesthete
advantageous
flourish
appraise

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
entangle
straddle
flourish
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
incisive
prominence
comfort
cunning

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."