ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 267367 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.90
Score 0% 58%

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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
advantageous
inflammatory
corroborate
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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
advantageous
derivative
lenient
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
mandate
exception
ploy
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
mediate
revive
drab

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
clarity
objectionable
entangle
periodic

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."