ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 363598 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
repel
fickle
hedonism

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 hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
flagrant
commonplace
pomp
oblivious

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
unscrupulous
comfort
untenable

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
turmoil
appraise
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
opportune
elate
inflammatory
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."