ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 399853 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
meticulous
foil
comparable

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
serenity
inauspicious
interminable

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
pomp
elusive
precept
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
brandish
buffoonery
revive

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
egotist
colossal
appalling

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."