ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1872 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
liability
supple
demeanor

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 supple is "flexible.", 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 demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
combative
limited
benefactor
extant

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
melee
naive
archaic

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
appalling
fragile
obnoxious
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
detect
trove
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."