ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878631 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
garish
iridescent
trove
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
sociable
liability
disconcert

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
rancorous
curtail
gaudy
lenient

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
placebo
disconcert
heinous
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
accessible
illuminate
oblilgatory
drab

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."