ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 980180 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
defect
finite
augment

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
awe
accessible
advantageous
compulsion

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
discern
insolence
immoderate
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
scamper
stern
pantomime

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
facade
abate
caustic
benevolent

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."