ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 30825 Results

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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
demean
servile
rail

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
combative
frugal
inflammatory
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
eloquent
condone
dreadful
lurid

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
serenity
methodical
intricate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
corrosive
crafty
punctual
duplicity

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."