ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 329230 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
aesthete
honorable
fidelity

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
nearness
deferment
implement

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
cunning
naive
rail
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
corrective
incidental
stifle
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
fickle
embellish
surfeit
comparable

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."