ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 558879 Results

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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
regurgitate
appraise
mundane

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
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naive
clarity
dupe
ploy

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The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
accessible
mandate
revive

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
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pleasant
facade
salvage
turpitude

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
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aerate
kudos
regale
distortion

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."