ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 614231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
incisive
stern
fastidious
revoke

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
divide
combustion
surplus

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
disdain
pathos
upbraid
extant

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
aesthete
parity
oblivious

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
flaw
benefactor
trove

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."