ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 807691 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
anthology
melodious
seriousness
surplus

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
beneficial
opportune
petty
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
collection
combustion
benevolent

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
ethical
epistolary
solace
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
channel
repentant
salvage
exalt

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."