ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 625390 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
corrosive
pretense
methodical
altruistic

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
onset
pretentious
dash
insolence

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
raspy
diffident
mundane
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
deferment
benefactor
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
revoke
derelict
genial

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."