ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 425058 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
immoderate
pathos
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
proximity
brandish
honorable
exalt

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
corrosive
prudent
immoderate

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
repentant
hedonism
mind
interminable

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
discern
negate
ploy

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."