ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 659270 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
egotist
immoderate
impenitent

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
egotist
inflammatory
archetypal
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
anthology
flaw
obdurate
conduit

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
extant
illuminate
corrosive

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deferment
methodical
sociable
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."