ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 738589 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
accessible
retroactive
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
rail
condone
onset
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
finite
beneficial
gaudy
exalt

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
derelict
buffoonery
scorn
garish

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
liability
scamper
oblige
deferment

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."