ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 180462 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.99
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
flourish
ecstatic
scamper
fastidious

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
buffoonery
turmoil
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
colossal
insinuate
garish
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pallid
prune
negate
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
corrective
nurture
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."