ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 463742 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
discern
salvage
refurbish
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
entangle
corrosive
ploy
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
turmoil
fastidious
periodic
punctual

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
gruff
incumbent
insinuate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
proximity
elusive
evasive
obnoxious

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."