ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 563349 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
placebo
scamper
fastidious
penurious

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
pantomime
assess
solace
periodic

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
aggressive
proximity
eloquent

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
extant
connoisseur
salvage
repentant

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
solace
delight
inviolable
facade

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."