ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 754551 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

Review

1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
curtail
immoderate
comprehensible
fastidious

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
repel
disdain
embellish

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
brandish
appalling
ecstatic
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
advantageous
clairvoyance
liability
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
sociable
insolence
retroactive

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."