ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 664115 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.02
Score 0% 80%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
penurious
honorable
hedonism
awe

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
retroactive
apathetic
opponent
turmoil

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
duplicity
systematic
melodious
incongruous

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
oxygenate
rhapsody
futile

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
incisive
aggressive
clairvoyance
colossal

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."