ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 512739 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
condone
fastidious
perception
polarize

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
equitable
flaunt
peace
foil

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
benevolent
censure
garish
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
banal
penurious
scapegoat
raucous

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
avian
authoritarian
embellish

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."