ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 704740 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
liability
benefactor
honorable
prune

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
belated
epitaph
impudence
serenity

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
obnoxious
scapegoat
repel

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
accessible
comfort
demeanor
gruff

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
euphoria
exception
frugal
apathetic

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."