ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 985360 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
trove
genial
heed

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
retroactive
handicap
corroborate
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
placebo
fickle
moderate
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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
incumbent
collection
manifest
discern

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
grandiose
raucous
flagrant
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."