ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 302551 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
scamper
scapegoat
fastidious
punctual

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
perception
bitter
prune
liability

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
grandiose
frugal
rescind
discern

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
negate
buffoonery
incumbent

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
pleasant
liability
prudent

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."