ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 356853 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
liability
inflammatory
gruff
comfort

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
flagrant
destitute
indecorous
insinuate

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
compulsion
civility
combative
honorable

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
fidelity
assess
demean

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
exception
accessible
fragile
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."