ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628550 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.06
Score 0% 81%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
extenuating
repentant
extant

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
extenuating
turmoil
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
indecorous
hopeless
extant
incisive

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
pleasant
incongruous
appalling

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Raucous most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
placebo
genial
rowdy
appraise

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."