ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 402971 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
corroborate
favorable
deferment
untenable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
genial
unscrupulous
evasive
heinous

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
dubious
adorn
ethical
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
preclude
gargantuan
surplus
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
hedonism
supple
fraud
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."