ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 630844 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
recrimination
appalling
bitter
corrective

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
ethical
inscription
exception
appraise

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fickle
revoke
fastidious
meticulous

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
discern
revive
defect
gruff

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
aesthete
opportune
altruistic
hedonism

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."