ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 49619 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
raucous
plaudits
honorable
scapegoat

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
repel
banal
demean
indecorous

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
divination
flourish
refurbish
disdain

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
prune
composed
sociable

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
gruff
advance
gargantuan
stifle

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."