ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 571828 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
aerate
derelict
servile
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
awe
celebrated
corroborate

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
entangle
exculpate
induce
ethical

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
periodic
illuminate
odious
rancorous

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."