ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 189051 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
perception
fastidious
incumbent
rail

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
eulogy
cunning
buffer

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
elusive
ploy
renown
beneficial

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
diffident
cunning
baseless
civility

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
raspy
nurture
divination
brandish

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."