ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 530501 Results

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

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
epistolary
postponement
insinuate
repentant

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
moderate
divide
promote
derelict

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
duplicity
turpitude
impudence
hedonism

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
entangle
opponent
redouble
exalt

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."