ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 725964 Results

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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
ethical
corrective
fastidious
derelict

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
refurbish
comparable
naive

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
precept
spew
periodic
colossal

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
proximity
plaudits
surplus

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
turpitude
igniting
nurture
negate

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."