ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 528390 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
repentant
frugal
redouble
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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
serenity
indecorous
mediate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
facade
regurgitate
buffoonery
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
ramble
prompt
antidote
corrective

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
methodical
benefactor
antidote
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."