ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200974 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
impassive
inauspicious
appalling
embellish

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
solace
counterclaim
foil
antidote

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
raspy
gargantuan
entertain
inviolable

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
avian
anomaly
accentuate
serenity

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rehash
deferment
advantageous
rail

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."