ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 908197 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
incongruous
fastidious
flourish
fragile

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
periodic
untenable
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
derivative
incidental
suspect
surplus

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
heed
euphoria
rancorous
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
liability
exculpate
trove
abate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."