ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 30230 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
condone
equitable
advantageous
aerate

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
civility
bird–like
gargantuan
incongruous

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
beneficial
commemorate
onset

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
antidote
incumbent
drab
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
patron
illuminate
prune

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."