ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 568352 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
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1 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
futile
antidote
benefactor
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
illuminate
avian
demeanor
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
duplicity
benevolent
mitigating
foil

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
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complicated
dubious
grandiose
beneficial

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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combustion
supple
negate
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."