ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 483763 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
methodical
immoderate
catastrophic
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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inviolable
prune
dreadful
stealth

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
straddle
authoritarian
manifest

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
lurid
rescue
extenuating
entangle

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
exasperation
clairvoyance
neutralize
prudent

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."