ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 899690 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
extenuating
fragile
fastidious
heed

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
ecstatic
oblivious
periodic

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
eulogy
melodious
defiant

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
ploy
drub
dreadful
duplicity

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
apathetic
flagrant
frugal
extol

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."