ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123235 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
equitable
courtesy
liability
elate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
elate
vulgar
archaic
salvage

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
illuminate
heed
embroil
liability

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
duplicity
seriousness
rail
ethical

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
accommodate
preclude
derivative

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."