ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 325742 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
fickle
appraise
liability

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", 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 appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
cunning
gaudy
anthology
mediate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
drab
servile
augment

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
straddle
glorify
deferment
composed

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
flaunt
petty
composed
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."