ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 931089 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
corrosive
petty
curtail
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
derelict
beneficial
pantomime
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
anthology
abate
pretentious

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
prune
unscrupulous
apathetic
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
buffer
comprehensible
finite
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."