ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 352967 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
turpitude
abate
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
embellish
admired
illuminate
rancorous

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
fidelity
systematic
flourish

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
repel
epitaph
fickle

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incongruous
ominous
turpitude
liability

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."