ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 937284 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
mundane
accentuate
derivative
fastidious

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
awe
lurid
detect
prune

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
derivative
stern
hedonism
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
commemorate
genial
proximity
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
epistolary
demean
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."