ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622374 Results

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1 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
futile
punctual
impartial
appalling

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
gravity
epitaph
deferment

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
egotist
comparable
glorify
onset

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
foil
untouchable
dubious
rehash

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
augment
repeated
onset
stealth

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."