ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 922604 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
belated
petty
corroborate
opportune

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
cunning
dreadful
inauspicious
exalt

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
retroactive
iridescent
pomp
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
pomp
flourish
fragile
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fragile
eloquent
belated
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."