ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 435265 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
anthology
petty
embellish
abate

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
proximity
shorten
rehash
fidelity

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
belated
recrimination
authoritarian

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
liability
surly
obnoxious
facade

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
recrimination
pallid
exasperation

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."