ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 15220 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
flaunt
adversary
honorable
gruff

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
demeanor
accessible
repel

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
supple
scapegoat
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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
onset
pomp
pallid

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
untenable
prominence
cache
moderate

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."