ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 946303 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
mediate
contrite
opportune
flourish

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
proximity
fastidious
demean
incidental

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
melodious
raucous
preclude
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
corroborate
eloquent
deferment

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
melee
ploy
insinuate
devastating

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."