ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 555261 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
civility
unnerve
abate
drab

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
trove
demean
apathetic
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
stealth
pretense
rail

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
pallid
honorable
interminable
buffer

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
abate
insolence
nearness
disdain

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."