ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256348 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
oblivious
comprehensible
finite
fastidious

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
facade
extol
opportune

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
deferment
pathos
collection
revoke

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
opportune
compulsion
retrograde
proximity

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
naive
commemorate
frail
incumbent

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."