ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 4177 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
euphoria
discern
distortion
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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
gruff
aesthete
rehash

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
compulsion
elate
implement

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
archetypal
objectionable
unscrupulous
conduit

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
incongruous
postponement
garish
accentuate

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."