ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 547099 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
perception
liability
hedonism
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", 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 hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
censure
sociable
recrimination
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
civility
supple
deferment
honorable

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
prominence
opportune
heinous
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
celebrated
demeanor
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."