ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 536770 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
pretentious
fastidious
foil
incidental

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
naive
interminable
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
scapegoat
plaudits
revoke

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
antidote
corrupt
combustion
incidental

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
parity
antidote
retrograde
flaw

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."