ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 695522 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
extol
extant
repel

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
sociable
extol
dreadful
surplus

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
pantomime
embellish
dubious
rule

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
pallid
raspy
futile

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beneficial
excuse
clarity
elate

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."