ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 28847 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
akin
scamper
composed
scapegoat

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
combustion
roam
accommodate
accessible

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
inviolable
seriousness
incisive
iridescent

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
illuminate
authoritarian
benefactor

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pathos
discern
buffoonery
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."