ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 491113 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
avian
flaw
garish

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
incisive
brandish
blame
proximity

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
distortion
archaic
adversary

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
finite
accommodate
extant
fastidious

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
defiant
pale
pantomime
corrective

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."