ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 429589 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
derelict
raspy
epitaph

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
promote
manifest
conduit
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
flaw
systematic
aesthete
finite

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
flaw
exasperation
drub

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
composed
stifle
deferment
cure

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."