ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 595883 Results

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
ramble
flaw
odious
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
opportune
fraud
penurious
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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
extant
onset
liability
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
benevolent
waffle
serenity
archetypal

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
proximity
ploy
disdain
unnerve

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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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."