ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 728190 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
genial
fastidious
corrective
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
precept
cognition
gravity
stern

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
insolence
proximity
shimmering
egotist

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
garish
honorable
straddle
fraud

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
prominence
prune
frugal

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."