ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 204367 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
stealth
hopeless
anthology
unscrupulous

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
rehash
pageantry
aesthete
servile

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
benevolent
revoke
induce

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
flagrant
elate
ramble
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
retroactive
gaudy
derivative
parity

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."