ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 181779 Results

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pallid
dreadful
disdain
derelict

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
implement
facade
untouchable
accentuate

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
meticulous
advantageous
corroborate
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
evident
abate
ethical
negate

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
manifest
grandiose
arbitrate
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."