ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 132355 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
curtail
review
manifest
condone

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
extenuating
egotist
pomp

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
perception
turmoil
prudent

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
straddle
scapegoat
defect
recrimination

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
censure
ethical
authoritarian
altruistic

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."