ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 866090 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
serenity
rancorous
absolve
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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
garish
scapegoat
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
anthology
composed
awe
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
prudent
accentuate
heed
altruistic

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
extant
indecorous
arbitrate
extenuating

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."