ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 331351 Results

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1 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
impartial
duplicity
precept

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
civility
punctual
inviolable
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
servile
demeanor
comfort
demean

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
liability
demeanor
camaraderie
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
60% Answer Correctly
redouble
sensualism
condone
derivative

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."