ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 553695 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
honorable
stealth
indecorous

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
manifest
indecorous
delight
extenuating

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
absolve
flagrant
salvage
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
supple
mediate
negate

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
impenitent
appalling
colossal

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."