ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90379 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
flagrant
fastidious
eulogy
iridescent

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
beneficial
meticulous
straddle

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
fraud
authoritarian
dupe
avian

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
scamper
advantageous
disdain
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
periodic
pretentious
penurious
avian

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."