ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 318526 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pretense
garish
fastidious
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
retroactive
ramble
servile
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
exception
pallid
flourish
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
ramble
defect
lenient
ploy

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
eloquent
pomp
advantageous
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."