ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 34531 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
exception
lenient
extol

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
stern
inflammatory
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
buffer
comfort
drub
anthology

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
scamper
prune
fragile
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
demeanor
comparable
authoritarian
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."