ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 197815 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
naive
retrograde
accentuate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
condone
comparable
pomp

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
refurbish
flagrant
harsh
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
interminable
salvage
review
cunning

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
demeanor
serenity
brandish

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."