ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 830202 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
iridescent
revive
futile
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Trove most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
cache
condone
pathos
surplus

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
grandiose
cure
indecorous
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
combustion
exalt
retrograde
appraise

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
augment
advantageous
scapegoat
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."