ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 719143 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
compulsion
extol
advantageous
embellish

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
composed
punctual
sociable
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pomp
mundane
intricate
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
buffoonery
sociable
mandate

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
stern
pomp
naive

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."