ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296718 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
roam
apathetic
ethical

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
antidote
ecstatic
moderate
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
placebo
surly
egotist
censure

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
strict
pretentious
civility

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
eloquent
equitable
drab
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."