ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 198491 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
stern
serenity
polarize

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
methodical
absolve
clarity

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
plaudits
absolve
clarity
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
67% Answer Correctly
impassive
pantomime
perception
placebo

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flaw
retrograde
egotist
corrosive

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."