ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 422460 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
heinous
bitter
incumbent
serenity

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
benevolent
enormous
condone
pallid

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
melodious
pretense
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
frugal
opportune
regale

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
interminable
disconcert
abate
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."