ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 53544 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
belated
illuminate
retroactive
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incumbent
cache
incisive
corrosive

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
appalling
sugar pill
corrosive
surplus

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pallid
pliant
corrosive
combustion

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
implausible
pallid
raucous

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."