ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 319484 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
garish
abate
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
induce
combustion
rancorous
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
dubious
drab
gravity

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
salvage
prudent
timid
elate

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
appalling
melee
insinuate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."