ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 608848 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
defiant
altruistic
incongruous
prune

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
catastrophic
lurid
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
sociable
cache
clairvoyance
egotist

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
epitaph
scapegoat
beneficial

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
76% Answer Correctly
elusive
redouble
stifle
postponement

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."