ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 282621 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
melodious
benefactor
rancorous

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
antidote
penurious
servile

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
belated
exculpate
appalling
anthology

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
insolence
akin
interminable
incongruous

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
promote
untenable
aggressive
entangle

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."