ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 646750 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
melodious
procrastinate
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
eulogy
lurid
garish

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
embellish
refurbish
urge
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
stifle
induce
foil

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
heinous
implausible
flourish

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."