ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 384646 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
implement
punctual
derivative

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
meticulous
equitable
epistolary

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
corrosive
brawl
heed
revive

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
pretense
mitigating
stealth
proximity

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
obnoxious
stern
deferment

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."