ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 858595 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
accessible
combative
fastidious
clarity

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
gravity
eloquent
hopeless
immoderate

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
advantageous
penurious
antiquated
periodic

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
polarize
drub
fragile
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
intricate
incidental
excuse
straddle

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."