ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 859203 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
exception
petty
benefactor

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
exasperation
conduit
melodious
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
impassive
advantageous
prune

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
retroactive
archaic
precept
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
repentant
archetypal
devastating
gravity

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."