ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 568283 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
flaw
corrosive
ominous
appalling

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
condone
nurture
honorable
archaic

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
solace
elusive
condone
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
drab
augment
methodical
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
entangle
obdurate
composed
euphoria

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."