ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 579779 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
methodical
fastidious
exalt
censure

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 exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
raucous
mundane
veneration
appraise

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
corroborate
exalt
aesthete

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
punctual
gargantuan
retroactive
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
melee
intricate
censure

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."