ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 277335 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
cunning
exalt
aesthete
honorable

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
flaw
gravity
liability

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
demean
suppress
foil
straddle

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
clarity
awe
equitable
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
heed
homage
appalling
accentuate

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."