ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 400821 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.57
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1 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
induce
disdain
recrimination

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
catastrophic
onset
preclude

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
perception
altruistic
avian
gargantuan

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
hedonism
buffoonery
ramble

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
52% Answer Correctly
extol
retroactive
connoisseur
pallid

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."