ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 960524 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
sociable
clairvoyance
avian

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
ramble
epitaph
methodical

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
exalt
corrupt
rancorous
embellish

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
eulogy
impudence
comparable
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
impenitent
benevolent
aerate
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."