ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 478367 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
raspy
adversary
fastidious
prominence

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
ramble
preclude
ethical
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
combustion
stealth
implausible
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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
liability
combustion
limited
embellish

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", 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 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
opportune
trim
archetypal
archaic

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."