ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839989 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
intricate
anomaly
heinous
impenitent

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
demeanor
altruistic
mundane
retroactive

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
onset
redouble
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
drab
pleasant
recrimination
corroborate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
proximity
harsh
melodious
pretentious

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."