ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 760958 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
Score 0% 59%

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
stealth
liability
preclude
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
insolence
incumbent
onset

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fickle
inflammatory
fastidious
lurid

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
parity
apathetic
blowhard
indecorous

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
demeanor
procrastinate
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."