ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 176757 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
adversary
honorable
composed
parity

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
epitaph
egotist
turmoil

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
incongruous
foil
impassive
penurious

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
periodic
corrective
frugal
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
eulogy
procrastinate
caustic
fickle

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."