ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 255617 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
belated
methodical
negate
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
prudent
odious
colossal
egotist

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
liability
rail
oblige
incidental

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
oblivious
prudent
penurious
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
rancorous
stern
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."