ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201284 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
clarity
petty
nurture
meticulous

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
composed
melee
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
pallid
illuminate
elucidate
hedonism

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
diffident
fastidious
nurture
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
raucous
flaw
repeated
exception

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."