ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 76231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
flaunt
procrastinate
comparable
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
genial
incisive
corrective

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
incidental
eloquent
blame
elusive

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
derelict
inviolable
urge
avian

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
corrective
aerate
abate
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."