ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 682751 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
antidote
fidelity
anthology
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
rehash
derelict
straddle

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
periodic
precept
refurbish

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
moderate
fragile
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
egotist
adversary
renown
melodious

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."