ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 646109 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
unscrupulous
finite
implausible

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
beneficial
rule
pathos
refurbish

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
refurbish
induce
altruistic
genial

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
prudent
prune
placebo

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
stealth
ecstatic
flaw
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."