ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 197688 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
lenient
derelict
grandiose
advantageous

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
salvage
garish
ploy
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
iridescent
exasperation
garish
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
impenitent
diffident
derivative

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incumbent
unscrupulous
diffident
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."