ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 462301 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
incisive
epitaph
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
mandate
ecstatic
corrosive

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
pomp
naive
unscrupulous
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
periodic
eulogy
turmoil
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
evasive
stealth
appalling

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."