ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 43541 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
drub
melodious
opportune
vulgar

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
onset
camaraderie
genial

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
courtesy
distortion
accentuate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
mandate
retrograde
lurid

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
fastidious
prominence
fraud

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."