ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 253249 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
frugal
preclude
mediate

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
augment
embellish
extenuating
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
ramble
nearness
elusive
combustion

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
mediate
serene
fraud
exception

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
stifle
stealth
inscription
flaunt

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."