ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 757936 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
clairvoyance
fastidious
duplicity

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
iridescent
flourish
negate
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
finite
serenity
divide
flaw

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
immoderate
flaw
elusive
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
combative
authoritarian
impenitent

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."