ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 821995 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
prune
heed
advantageous
combative

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
illuminate
supple
upbraid
commemorate

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
colossal
defiant
futile
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
accessible
facade
comprehensible
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
awe
civility
indecorous
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."