ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 511682 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
benefactor
epistolary
honorable
derivative

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
precept
demean
verify
garish

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
unscrupulous
celebrated
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
accentuate
stealth
finite

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
comparable
pale
moderate
drub

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."