ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 541284 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
curtail
clarity
dreadful
corrective

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
methodical
fidelity
fastidious
implausible

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
rail
fragile
pleasant
insinuate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
incidental
camaraderie
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
advantageous
derivative
parity

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."