ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 555503 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
disdain
combative
anomaly
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
flaunt
insolence
detect
parity

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
censure
implausible
honorable
scapegoat

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
mandate
duplicity
heinous

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
flourish
aerate
perception

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."