ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715308 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
exception
fickle
rail
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
elate
kudos
extol
repentant

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
meticulous
epitaph
genial

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
eloquent
lenient
exalt
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
corrective
distortion
benefactor
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."