ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 425903 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
appraise
foil
fastidious
interminable

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
nurture
parity
plaudits
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
revoke
pretentious
scapegoat
curtail

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
servile
melee
opportune
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
eloquent
refurbish
repeated
composed

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."