ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 482520 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
genial
equitable
dreadful
camaraderie

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
retroactive
honorable
melee
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
placebo
sociable
plaudits
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
belated
ramble
regale
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
fickle
genial
liability
revive

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."