ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 247137 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
buffer
ominous
pretentious

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
conduit
slavish
compulsion
demeanor

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
derelict
oblivious
pretense
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
implausible
aesthete
pretentious
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
facade
fraud
flagrant

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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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."