ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 55733 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
adversary
gravity
defect
parity

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
exasperation
defiant
inauspicious
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
liability
adversary
loyalty
fragile

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", 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 adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
stealth
humble
precept
turmoil

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
untenable
exception
strict
appraise

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."