ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 441525 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
flaunt
honorable
heinous
appraise

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
corrosive
illuminate
repeated
comparable

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
clarity
intelligle
finite
augment

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
flaw
arbitrate
benefactor
punctual

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
finite
epistolary
humble
elate

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."