ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 524736 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
exasperation
methodical
honorable
intricate

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
nurture
commonplace
distortion
preclude

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
awe
complicated
liability

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", 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 ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
opportune
iridescent
petty
gruff

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
mundane
punctual
egotist
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."