ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737561 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
belated
advantageous
pretense
derelict

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
accessible
fickle
turmoil
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
repentant
authoritarian
defect
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
pomp
celebrated
rehash

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
pathos
raspy
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."