ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 702708 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
revoke
redouble
honorable

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
eulogy
compulsion
corruption
benefactor

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
periodic
exasperation
pantomime
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
apathetic
augment
turmoil
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
apathetic
melodious
repeated
pomp

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."