ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 590801 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
ecstatic
avian
celebrated

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
fickle
demean
promote
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
gravity
antiquated
buffoonery
heed

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
repel
odious
inflammatory
diffident

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
pantomime
conduit
postponement
egotist

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."