ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 884023 Results

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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
embellish
fastidious
aerate
censure

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
deferment
incisive
revive
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
prominence
genial
chaos
equitable

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
elusive
banal
rancorous

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
pretentious
stern
mundane
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."