ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 774818 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
punctual
distortion
petty
duplicity

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
corrective
retroactive
augment

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
moderate
perception
rehash
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gruff
augment
pantomime
oblige

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
iridescent
systematic
derivative
parity

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."