ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 504983 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.74
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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
adversary
repentant
honorable
avian

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
heed
flourish
extant

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
interminable
apathetic
appalling
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
diffident
penurious
fragile

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
moderate
promote
buffoonery
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."