ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 320355 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
incongruous
impassive
finite
intricate

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
extol
elusive
advance
melee

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
recrimination
surplus
intricate

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
periodic
adorn
gruff

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
turpitude
brandish
medium
derelict

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."