ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 119390 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
fidelity
drub
intelligle
ethical

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
defiant
upbraid
insolence
rancorous

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
placebo
finite
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
recrimination
aerate
honorable
adversary

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
derelict
vulgar
comprehensible
brandish

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."