ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 151442 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
redouble
brandish
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
servile
fickle
fastidious
illuminate

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
disdain
implement
slavish
ethical

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
curtail
grandiose
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
benevolent
defiant
opportune
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."