ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 286709 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
improbable
indecorous
untenable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
celebrated
futile
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turmoil
clairvoyance
unnerve
stealth

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
civility
defiant
untenable
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
corrosive
combative
roam
prune

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."