ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 458716 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
untenable
belated
corrective

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
methodical
accommodate
gaudy
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
condone
deferment
demeanor
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
demean
irritation
absolve
demeanor

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
stealth
extenuating
incisive
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."