ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 18572 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
fickle
facade
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
rancorous
extant
melee
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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
nurture
solace
igniting
heinous

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
ethical
raucous
rancorous
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
censure
mediate
aesthete
favorable

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."