ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 513846 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
frugal
celebrated
advantageous
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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
censure
turpitude
contrite
anthology

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
composed
rehash
adversary
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
disdain
deferment
glorify
mediate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
commemorate
pallid
civility
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."