ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 630868 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
redouble
appalling
elusive
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
aerate
salvage
objectionable
fragile

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
commemorate
epistolary
mitigating
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
nurture
buffoonery
sociable
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."